It sounds like the title of a horror movie, but the people who attended the “Day of Insects” have an appreciation for the six-legged creatures that we share our lives with. One specimen in particular, caught the attention of Iowa Public Radio’s Rick Fredericksen.
Day of Insects
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The emerald ash borer exhibit at the Day of Insects event.
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Entomologist Laura Jesse holds an ash log from a tree infested with the Asian beetle.
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Close up of a sample log damaged by larvae tunneling.
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Bug enthusiasts attending Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens
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