Connecticut Entomological Society

Connecticut Entomological Society Membership is open to all individuals interested in entomology whether professional or amateur. All talks, lectures and discussions are open to the public.

Founded in 1949 as the New Haven Entomological Society, the Connecticut Entomological Society was established to promote entomology in Connecticut, and encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences related to the science of entomology among its members and the general public. Membership is open to all individuals interested in entomology, whether professional or amateur. Active members are those who have paid their annual dues, and are entitled to vote on society actions.

Spring has sprung and the ticks are questing. This one had the clever strategy of clinging to a door handle… stay vigila...
04/16/2026

Spring has sprung and the ticks are questing. This one had the clever strategy of clinging to a door handle… stay vigilant!

Our CES Annual Meeting will be Friday, April 17th at CAES! We will watch The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a movie made wit...
04/08/2026

Our CES Annual Meeting will be Friday, April 17th at CAES! We will watch The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a movie made with The Caterpillar Lab and Homegrown National Park. We will also have a potluck, and an insect-themed silent auction. Family members, guests, and members of other local societies welcome!

03/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th 6:30 – 8:00 EDT pm for an online webinar! David L. Wagner, PhD., renowned butterfly and moth expert, will lead us in an exploration of the lives of these charismatic creatures.

Please register in advance for this event. This event will be hosted on Zoom. Registrants will receive a recording after the event. Visit the link in our bio/Linktree or copy the link below:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/MeP6ILt2SEWzHLoCG6mpjA

Learn about the threats they face and how to protect and restore the places where these keystones of biodiversity can thrive.

David L. Wagner is a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut with core research interests in butterflies and moths, insect decline, and invertebrate conservation. Dr. Wagner received a B.S. in plant science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Wagner’s most recent book, Moths of the World: A Natural History, released in 2025, and Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural History (Princeton) have cemented his reputation as a leading expert in his field.

Spring has sprung for these Phigalia moths! At least for the males, as the wingless females are out of sight. Check wind...
03/11/2026

Spring has sprung for these Phigalia moths! At least for the males, as the wingless females are out of sight. Check windows and porch lights, they are out in huge numbers due to the warm days

Our next meeting is our annual Student Symposium! Come support our students, of all ages, as they show off their hard wo...
03/06/2026

Our next meeting is our annual Student Symposium! Come support our students, of all ages, as they show off their hard work. And there is still time to register - if you'd like to present, email us [email protected] and we'll send you the google form.

02/20/2026

A reminder that tonight's meeting is now Zoom only due to the weather. Members have received an email - if you'd like to join us, email us at [email protected] to get the zoom link!

Have you spotted any of these little wintry friends lately? Sometimes called snow fleas, these springtails can be found ...
02/19/2026

Have you spotted any of these little wintry friends lately? Sometimes called snow fleas, these springtails can be found out and about on warm winter days. They may look like specks of dust, but if you look closely you can see them traverse the snowy surface, even using their furcula to jump!

Warmer winter days result in some of our insect friends coming out to play, like these winter stoneflies! Have you seen ...
02/19/2026

Warmer winter days result in some of our insect friends coming out to play, like these winter stoneflies! Have you seen any yet? Take a closer look at the snow, especially near ponds or streams

For anyone interested!
02/12/2026

For anyone interested!

GREAT NEWS! If you didn't register in time to see Doug Tallamy in West Hartford next month, you can livestream it now:

TALLAMY TALK UPDATE!
Librarian Leah Farrell has announced a livestream option for March 11 thanks to Dr. Tallamy himself and our friends at West Hartford Community Interactive!
Folks must register to receive the livestream link. I am getting the word out now, so please feel free to share the registration link far and wide:
Register at bit.ly/DougTallamyWH_Virtual to receive access to the livestream.

Our February meeting is scheduled for Friday the 20th, at CAES - join us to learn more about insect conservation project...
02/06/2026

Our February meeting is scheduled for Friday the 20th, at CAES - join us to learn more about insect conservation projects in the state, featuring a talk by wildlife biologist Laura Saucier!

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