Welcome to BugFest
BugFest is Now LIVE!
This online event is designed to appeal to learners of all ages who love insects and/or science. BugFest features asynchronous video presentations prepared specifically for virtual learning. This free event is an opportunity to learn from entomology students, faculty & staff. Be sure to take advantage now as the 2021 Virtual BugFest is only available through October 24th.
Welcome from John Ruberson, Department Head
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BugFest Topics:
A to Z Insects: in Spanish and English! (8:04) Other materials ( Color guide English and Spanish , Alphabet Bugs )
Bed Bug Road Show (9:26)
Bugs and Bodies: Forensic Entomology (22:16)
BugFest BioBlitz (2:00)
Invasive Insects (11:15)
Planting for Insect Conservation (12:01)
Wild Bees! (11:19)
Nebraska Tiger Beetles and Swallowtail Butterflies (8:14)
Soil Dwelling Recyclers (3:10)
Simple Soil Recycler Experiments (3:35) Other materials ( recyclers data sheet {pdf file} )
Magical Creatures as Seen in a Famous Book Series (7:37)
Mealworms as Polystyrene Recyclers (3:22)
How Entomologists Identify Insects (5:02)
Scientific Illustration and How-To (20:06)
Drawing Videos
- Introduction to the Drawing Insect Videos (8:46)
- Seeing Insects (11:37)
- Drawing Flies (8:09)
- Drawing Dragonflies (9:01)
- Drawing Stag Beetles (16:02)
- Drawing Praying Mantis in Habitat (13:06)
Lessons from the Hive
- Introduction to Lessons from the Hive
- Bee Synergy - Different Kinds of Bees
- Dancing with the Bees
- How to Make a Wild Bee Nest
- How Bees Stay Cool
- Sticking Together
- How to Save the Bees
- How Bees Make Honey
- What is Pollination?
- Honeybee Defense
For questions or comments, please contact us via email at entomology@unl.edu.