Robin

Lover of arthropods and all things nature. Teaching humankind to appreciate creatures with 6 legs or more, one public program at a time.

[Robin @rdlp18]

@EntoTranslator This is a German/Austrian locality. I do know “See” is German for “Lake”. Does that help anyone?

[Robin @rdlp18]

@EntoTranslator This label maybe German/Austrian. Could you please help with the locality?

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

At work, Robin Delapena spends her time digitizing our insect collection. Outside of the office, she’s working equally hard for bugs, planning and planting her native pollinators garden.

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

For this important work, Robin won a @ChiGardenAwards. 👏🌸👏 https://t.co/dXlpJ24dLZ

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

@ChiGardenAwards We know that “small but mighty urban habitats play a powerful role in supporting monarchs.“ Robin’s city garden is a great example of how we can help butterflies and other essential pollinators. #OnItTogether https://t.co/D8eup4WcHo

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

Here's a peek at those arresting eyespots from one of our insects experts and collections digitization specialist, Robin Delapena.

[Robin @rdlp18]

@FieldMuseum I’m holding one of my recently emerged females from some overwintered cocoons :)

[In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons @WBEZIntheLoop]

https://t.co/fPIk0DKy14

[In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons @WBEZIntheLoop]

"Insects get such a bad rap. People don't realize they play such an integral role in our existence. We NEED them. If we were wiped out, they would have no problem surviving without us. The reverse isn't true."

[In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons @WBEZIntheLoop]

The Field Museum has one of the world's best collections of insects (anywhere between 15-20 million specimens!).

And now @FieldMuseum's new exhibit lets visitors get up close and personal with all sorts of creepy-crawlies.

LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/ETu0LLIGcV + 91.5FM

[alfie @youmetkyler]

In which we find out @gretamjohnsen thinks daddy long-leg spiders are "old and wise." 🤨🤨🤨 https://t.co/qvZOXN0wPw

[Robin @rdlp18]

@OddlyYvie Congrats Yvie, so excited for you!! Well deserved win! You’re amazing! ❣️

[Robin @rdlp18]

@OddlyYvie I’m for #TeamYvie all the way!!

[Robin @rdlp18]

@Myrmecos Hahaha!!!

[Robin @rdlp18]

@EntoTranslator Please translate the city in Massachusetts. Thanks!

[Robin @rdlp18]

@EntoTranslator @DryopoidDarling This is better resolution. Please try again. Thanks!

[Robin @rdlp18]

@EntoTranslator could you please figure out the collector’s last name? It’s Philadelphia, May 1887.

[Robin @rdlp18]

That’s my girl Olivia. She’s just beautiful! She was the one of the highlights of the evening! So glad I could share her with our members :) #fieldmembersnight https://t.co/mh2ryFIwKu

[Michi: Adorable Tiny Demon 🔥🇵🇭🇺🇸🍜📖🦄 @GeekMelange]

Meet the orchid mantis. She is delicate, gorgeous, and a rare occurrence at #FieldMembersNight apparently. Getting to explore the insect & botany research depts behind the scenes at the Field Museum was AMAZING.

[Smithsonian Transcription Center @TranscribeSI]

NEW: The words of Robert Kennicott, whose bones are housed at @NMNH, are now up for transcription: https://t.co/61GjlIJPEg #volunpeers

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

Visitor Michael brought some of his pinned insect collection (with labels! 💯) to check their IDs with insects expert Robin. #FieldIDDay