Insect Conservation Lab

We study the evolution, ecology, and conservation of insects and other invertebrates. We live in a nature documentary. Lab head @kateumbers 🐛🦋🐞🐜🦟🦗🐝🪳🪲🪰

[Bibiana Rojas @biobiiana]

So happy to see how #NaturalHistory is coming back to the (journals) spotlight again! 👏Taking advantage of the recent initiative of @Biotropica to launch a new paper category — Natural History Notes—, here's a 🧵on other outlets available for similar types of papers 👇

[Dr Kate Umbers @kateumbers]

On the #InternationalDayOfWomenInScience I took part in assessing the conservation status of the skyhoppers (Kosciuscola) of the #austalps for the @IUCNRedList. Most of the 14 species threatened. We have work to do. #wildoz #ozinsects @IucSg

[Dr Kate Umbers @kateumbers]

Looking for an #MRes or #PhD on #insect #conservation, #austalps insects, or #antipredator defences? 🐞Scholarships through WSU are competitive, get in contact to chat about the process if you're keen!
More info https://t.co/o9s90lpdpb @westernsydneyu @westsyduhie #colsci

[Dr Kate Umbers @kateumbers]

Sun sets on the Snowy Mountains, Ngarigo Country, and the bogong moths begin to stir. #wildoz #austalps #ozinsects

[Dr Kate Umbers @kateumbers]

Impressive to see how quickly this initiative went from idea to reality. Fills a very important gap in removing financial barriers for students! @BehavEcol @MarieHerberstei @CatMYoung @mkasumovic @HannahMRowland @JohannaMappes @cpaintingnz @ke_cain @lizard_lab @williamefeeney

[Dr Kate Umbers @kateumbers]

Finishing school? Love bugs? Here's a helpful starting point for studying entomology and related disciplines in Australia. 🐝🦋🪲🐞🐜🦗🪳🕷️🦂🦟🪰🐛
https://t.co/ibnfMwigbi
#wildoz #ozinsects @WildPollOceania

[Insect Conservation Lab @InsectConserv]

@Hannahrsmart We’re really excited to have you Hannah!!!

[Hannah Smart @Hannahrsmart]

Officially started my PhD today (from home) with the @InsectConserv lab...excited to start forming some cool research ideas!! #phdlife #AcademicTwitter

[NYT Science @NYTScience]

For mantis species that use startle displays, the element of surprise may be essential to survival https://t.co/jN9Z1eNYet

[Dr Lizzy Lowe @LizyLowe]

If you'd like to know more about common pests and beneficial insects (and spiders!) in your garden come chat with me and @JessicaLye from @cesaraustralia next Tuesday 6:30pm https://t.co/pWKzUOliTU

[Anthea Batsakis @antheabatsakis]

I love this story, it's well worth a read. I'm trying to pick a line or two to share here but I can't decide because they're all great. https://t.co/ig0tE5FKSf @ConversationEDU @australtaxonomy @BrytheFlyGuy @Dr_RachaelK @MichelleColgrav

[James O'Hanlon @jamohanlon]

Obligatory published paper tweet! This ones not that obligatory as I'm really proud of this one. @StickmanBraxton, @MBulbert and I throw out some fun and freaky hypotheses about crazy stick insect eggs! I hope this leads so some great new research - https://t.co/Hi5uo0gsX7

[Dr Lizzy Lowe @LizyLowe]

I submitted a fellowship application today, and I’m REALLY proud, regardless of the outcome.
I’m endlessly thankful to my amazing friends/colleagues who provide so much support. I’m still in this game because you make all this *gestures to everything* worth it

[Tarang / तरंग (he/him) @tarang_chawla]

I HAVE A LAW DEGREE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN REFUSED ENTRY TO A PRIVATE BUSINESS FOR NOT WEARING A MASK AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE LEGAL OPTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, I AM HAPPY TO HELP EXPLAIN JUST HOW STUPID YOU ARE.

[Markus Riegler @riegler_markus]

new paper about bacterial communities of 5 psyllid species associated with Citrus and related plants of Rutaceae in Bhutan, by Jen Morrow & team @westsyduhie @westernsydneyu @nswdpi
https://t.co/g67mjPvos8

[Animal Behaviour - Australasia @AnimBehav]

One week left to submit your abstract for the ASSAB 2020 online conference! Looking forward to hearing about your research. #AnimalBehaviour
https://t.co/GUty2WtUHy

[Just the Zoo of Us 🐊🐌🦬 @JusttheZooofUs]

Alright friends, what is the most UNDERhyped animal?? 🤔

[Nick Volpe @nvolpewild]

Common and beautiful, Tortoise Beetles can be found on creeping vines in coastal areas, some have metallic colours.
They have interesting behaviour as larvae, where they cover themselves with their own faeces and old moults as a form of protection. This is called a faecal shield.

[Ulrika Candolin @ulrikacandolin]

Delighted to inform that the excellent paper by @ChristinaElgert on maladaptive responses of #glowworms to #lightpollution is now published | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences https://t.co/dVLXiORyKi