Cass Mark-Chan

English and science teacher, doctorate in entomology, insect enthusiast, bibliophile, player of games, binge watcher of tv shows.

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@MorganeMerien Oh that sucks! Feel better soon!

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@JGMussoi @ke_cain @mc_stanley1 @ScienceUoA Woo congrats!

[Entomological Society of New Zealand @NZEntoSoc]

We are pleased to announce that our annual conference will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland at the Ellerslie Events Centre from Wed 30th August – Fri 1st September 2023. It’s been several years since Auckland hosted the conference and we are looking forward to seeing you all!

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

Yass, what an accomplishment! #BugoftheYear2023 is officially wrapped! Massive congrats to the native bee for taking out first place and I'm super stoked that the North Island lichen moth came in second! Well done to everyone and every bug that took part!

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

Tomorrow is the last day to to vote for #bugoftheyear2023 so make sure you head over and give the North Island lichen moth a vote! https://t.co/cdHj8IHiuD

[Entomological Society of New Zealand @NZEntoSoc]

Maybe you’ll be persuaded to vote for the lichen moth? #BugOfTheYear2023 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

If you're still unsure of what to vote for in the 2023 bug of the year competition, check out this short clip on the amazing North Island lichen moth, filled with heaps of cool info about its snazzy camouflage skills. #BugOfTheYear2023
#teamlichenmoth

[Entomological Society of New Zealand @NZEntoSoc]

Maybe you’ll be persuaded to vote for the lichen moth? #BugOfTheYear2023 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

Here's a fun little poem I wrote about the amazing North Island lichen moth to start your week off right. Hopefully, it's also an incentive to vote for this incredible camouflage mastermind for #BugOfTheYear2023 @NZEntoSoc #Teamlichenmoth
voting link: https://t.co/PE5C52ORoc

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@Lanipai @AFProbert I've composed a poem about Declana - will that sway a vote? Lol

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

If you're like me and prefer cheaper fits to boujee attire, then here's a more cost-conscious way to rep the North Island lichen moth for #BugOfTheYear2023 @NZEntoSoc #Teamlichenmoth

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

I mean, if it comes down to the bug with the most fashion sense, then obviously the North Island lichen moth is the way to go! #Teamlichenmoth #BugOfTheYear2023 @NZEntoSoc

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

Here's the link for voting! I highly recommend the North Island lichen moth as a candidate - it's super cool looking and has some snazzy antipredator adaptations. https://t.co/cVwiFg3JWH @NZEntoSoc

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

#BugOfTheYear2023 voting starts today! Go check out all the cool nominees, and vote for the coolest of them all - the North Island lichen moth! Not only is it beautiful, but it's the only recorded insect with asymmetric wing patterns that function for camouflage! Pretty snazzy!

[Royal Society Te Apārangi @royalsocietynz]

Variation in animal behaviour can have profound consequences for survival and reproduction. Guest editors Kristal Cain, Christina Painting & Stephanie Godfrey invite preliminary submissions for the #NZJZ special issue on animal behaviour: https://t.co/9TkifyA8CP 1/3

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

Is colour or pattern more important for camouflage? Check out our new paper in @AnimalEcology and see for yourself! #camouflage #moths #backgroundmatching #insectecology #entomology #animalecology
https://t.co/L0DJxXIqaS

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@AndreBellve Thanks bro! Yea I feel like busting out a soliloquy 😂

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

Andrew and I are finally graduating with our PhDs! Doctor and doctor Chan in the house!

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@czx3 Yes!! Declana atronivea! Beautiful specimen ❤️

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

It's coming up to the field season for my moth buddies and I'd be grateful to have extra eyes on the look out for these cool beasties. Cheers! #phdlife #science #colsci #entomology #fieldwork

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

When a rogue male magpie moth appears while you're teaching a lab 😂

[Dr. Cassandra Mark @MarkCassandra]

If you're at all interested in what I study, here is an awesome article by @kate_g_evans on camouflage! Thanks for showcasing some of my research (and all the other great camouflage research!)

[Cass Mark-Chan @CassMarkChan]

@MorganeMerien Andrew and I have only ever used PowerPoint as well. Don't need to have fancy software to make awesome posters - the creativity is person dependent 😂

[Amy Martin @amybmartian]

This paper was fun to write - we consider lots of different options for explaining why costly relationships persist! Check it out if you're interested, and thanks to @evoecology for publishing it, and @jamohanlon and @AnneGaskett for writing it with me!