Rearing insects!
English
December 18, 2019
When I talk about my work, most people are surprised that I can rear insects and make a career out of it. But in fact, there are many reasons for...Read more
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One, two, three: ¡Fiesta!
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August 21, 2019
On August 24 and 25, the Insectarium team invites the entire family to an exceptionnal event. Get out the drums and the trumpets, coz it’s party time...Read more
Make it count!
English
July 3, 2019
In the information and mobile-technology age, it’s easier than ever to immortalize the spectacles that nature presents. Were you aware that when you...Read more
Why save the monarch butterfly?
English
May 8, 2019
Across North America, considerable resources are being invested in protecting the monarch butterfly, the migratory populations of which have dropped...Read more
What’s the monarch’s favorite milkweed?
English
February 27, 2019
In North America there are over 90 species of milkweed, four of which are native to Québec. Are monarch butterfly females more attracted by certain...Read more
Backstage at the Insectarium: not your average spot!
English
December 4, 2018
Working in what’s called backstage at the Insectarium is truly fascinating. Obviously you have to be fairly comfortable with the critters you find...Read more
The monarchs have left
English
November 13, 2018
Faithful to instinct, the monarchs have hit the road for Mexico. The autumn migration is a great adventure, but one that only an estimated half of...Read more
Hairy caterpillars and skin irritations: what’s the real story?
English
July 17, 2018
Caterpillars are enormously popular with children. They’re attractive, accessible, don’t sting and don’t bite. They put up with being handled, and...Read more
City butterflies…
English
March 27, 2018
Butterflies Go Free isn’t the only place in town to get a good look at butterflies. Were you aware that many of Québec’s butterfly species can be...Read more
The sentinels of Nunavik
English
September 1, 2017
A butterfly inventory at Wiyashakimi Lake in Tursujuq National Park For a third consecutive summer I had the privilege of inventorying butterflies...Read more
