Dr. Lisa Poirier

Naturalist, ecologist, entomologist. Dog and cat lover.

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@dj_giberson Ugh. I’m sorry - hope it’s relatively mild!

[Katie Marshall @ke_marshall]

This is a collaborative project with Amanda Roe and myself! Please consider applying!

[Dezene Huber 🌻 @docdez]

The (un)happy convergence of a conservation/biodiversity crisis-induced pandemic and climate change-amplified wildfire seasons is that we all have N95s and we know how to use them – if necessary on our morning walking commute to @UNBC.

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@docdez

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@Darrin_Rigo Spouse received an e-mail this morning, informing him that invitations will be sent out in the next few days.

[UNBC Faculty of Environment @unbcfe]

We are looking for an engaged, forward-thinking, creative, and energetic Dean to lead the interdisciplinary @unbcfe team at @unbc

Please share widely (or apply to join this amazing group of researchers and educators!)

https://t.co/CxXdWXBvOp

#highered #job #dean #environment

[UTM Biology @UTMBiology]

#UTMBiology invites all to Dr. Miles Zhang Seminar on March 21, from 11am in KN132
More info you will find here

https://t.co/wIwAq8srxt
@ymilesz is a candidate for the Systematics Biology position
@UTMebs
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#WednesdayWisdom

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@huguesmassicot1 @jen_doering It is a native species, found in both Europe and North America, possibly with a narrowing range.

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@dj_giberson Thank you, Donna. It never gets any easier … but I wouldn’t trade any of the experiences for anything!

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

June 13, 2011 - March 6, 2023.
Lily, Lily-bear, Crooked Creek’s Eiger Lily.
Goodbye beautiful lady.

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@docdez @SWolfsden @stopthespraybc Snow crane fly, Chionea sp. https://t.co/BZrtAAzBon. :)

[Dr Suzanne Moss🌱🏳️‍🌈 📚 @DrSueMoss]

Massonia - a fascinating and very flat alpine which is pollinated by gerbils when they run over it and get pollen on their tummies. 🥰😃

[Roman Modlinger @RModlinger]

NEW ARTICLE: Dogs trained to recognise a bark beetle pheromone locate recently attacked spruces better than human experts https://t.co/iYHglPnhCS

[Walter Leal @wsleal2014]

The Council for International Congresses of Entomology (CICE) @ICE_Council proudly announces the Newly Elected Council Members from the USA, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Morocco & the Netherlands. We welcome them and hope they will help support and shape the future of #entomology.

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@Old_dusty_ @docdez Lots of resilin in the cuticle is my guess …

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@NikolausGantner We have one of those that needs another day or two … I hope it makes it!

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@huguesmassicot1 I don’t think so - especially given the extended season!

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@zedtweetz @docdez … and, if they feel threatened, they can “reflex bleed” voluntarily at their legs and other joints. In the family Meloidae https://t.co/vxZjc0KVFv

:)

[Dr. Lisa Poirier @LisaPoir]

@zedtweetz @docdez Hypermetamorphosis - they change form completely while still larvae. Some “hitchhike” on male solitary bees to find females then nests, and use pheromones to attract the male bees. Blood (hemolymph) contains cantharidin - causes blisters on our skin.