The black light set-ups were great for observing species diversity, as well as mating of numerous species. Rove beetles were present in particularly large numbers. Click/double click to enlarge.
Last night I stopped in during the “Night Bugs” program at the University of Illinois Pollinatarium. Staff and an array of volunteers set up three sheets with blacklights.
Microscopes were available for those who wanted to look more closely at insects of interest. Several entomologists were on hand to help with identification and answer questions.
It was certainly a very nice, informative, congenial way to spend a few hours during a summer evening!
Thanks for coming down Dave — it was great to catch up.
It was fun, and I enjoyed meeting your family!