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Arthropod Photo of the Week: June 3, 2026
Bee
Tetragonisca angustula
Hymenoptera: Apidae
Observed in Minas Gerais, Brazil
By Carlos Augusto Asanuma, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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A severe drought in N. Dakota in 2021 slashed bumble bee populations by 98%, and recovery has lagged for years, a new study shows, highlighting how climate-driven drought can disrupt pollinators long after ecosystems appear to rebound. https://t.co/jq9tSdDoBc

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After the arrival of the yellow-legged hornet in Spain, fear spread faster than the hornet itself, but a new study finds no related increase in deaths attributable to stinging insects, despite alarming headlines. https://t.co/QYd5trF79t

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Reminder: ESA’s customer account system will be unavailable in June as we upgrade to a new system. From June 1-29, users will not be able to update their accounts, purchase products, renew their membership, or register for events. Learn more: https://t.co/iAI5Ys5Kwu

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June 1 is the deadline for several ESA member opportunities: https://t.co/yeYmscavBa

🦗 Submit a nomination for ESA Awards
🐞 Serve as a volunteer leader
🐜 Grow your career with Professional Advancement Career Training or EntoMentos
🦋 #Entvocate as an ESA Science Policy Fellow

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Reminder: Student Competition 10‑minute presentations spots are limited due to capacity constraints. Learn more: https://t.co/7VwhLPzoXA

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Abstract submissions close this Sunday, May 31 for #EntSoc26! Share your research at the world’s largest gathering of insect scientists November 8–11 in Columbus, Ohio. Be part of the program and submit your 10-minute presentation or poster display today: https://t.co/1fF7TFeso2

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Yuexun Tian, February 2026 https://t.co/VYM6debtdo

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As we near the close of #AANHPI Heritage Month, ESA honors the work and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in insect science.

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Gagandeep Brar, August 2025 https://t.co/NslPWeqKuQ

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Arthropod Photo of the Week: May 27, 2026
Ant with termite alate
Ectatomma sp.
Hymenoptera: Formicidae
Observed in Emas National Park, Goiás, Brazil
By Lee Alloway, Virginia, USA
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