In Love with Insects, The World's Largest Private Collection

In Love with Insects, The World's Largest Private Collection

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Biology

11th Grade - University

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Charlie and Lois, a couple with the largest private insect collection, share their journey from meeting at the University of Arizona to traveling the world collecting insects. They discuss their research on weevils and plant hoppers, the process of mounting and sorting insects, and their decision to donate their collection to Arizona State University. They reflect on their work ethic and offer advice for aspiring entomologists, emphasizing the importance of having a supportive partner in the field.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Charlie and Lois first meet?

Through mutual friends who were also entomologists

At a conference on entomology

During a field trip to collect insects

At the University of Arizona, where Charlie was a teaching assistant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the weevils that Charlie studies?

They are the largest family of living organisms

They are known for their loud buzzing sound

They are the smallest family of living organisms

They have the most colorful wings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do plant hoppers feed on?

The nectar of flowers

The juices of plants, such as floam or xylem

The leaves of trees

The roots of shrubs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of donating their insect collection to Arizona State University?

To sell it for profit

To have it displayed in a museum

To give it to a private collector

To enable research to be conducted on it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Lois give to aspiring entomologists regarding marriage?

Avoid discussing work at home

Travel separately to collect insects

Find a spouse who is also an entomologist

Marry someone who is not interested in insects