Illinois Natural History Survey

08/26/2026

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08/10/2026

07/28/2026

07/23/2026

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"I saw my first live western corn rootworm in a cornfield northeast of Urbana, Illinois. I did not suspect then that the little yellow and black beetle would become my teacher, co-conspirator, and inspiration for the next three decades of my career."

🌽 In a new From the Field story, Joe Spencer, insect behaviorist at Illinois Natural History Survey, reflects on 30 years of research on agriculture's most formidable pests: the western corn rootworm.

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07/22/2026

We are so grateful for Bill and Cindy's support of the INHS Insect Collection! 🐞 Read the full story at https://loom.ly/Ccq0jG4

07/16/2026

07/09/2026

05/13/2026

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Exciting news! Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) awarded a two-year grant to the Medical Entomology Lab at the Illinois Natural History Survey to support statewide mosquito, tick, and biting midge surveillance. 👉 Read more about the grant using the link in the comments.