VMN Basic Training

Entomology

Required Pre-Lecture Reading

How to Identify Insects

Large and Unusual Insects found in Virginia

Identification and Life Cycle of Spotted Lantern Fly

Spiders: An Undeserved Bad Reputation

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Entomology Presentation 2026

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Previous Lectures and Additional Resources

Entomology Lecture- 2025

VCU Insect Ecology and Behavior Laboratory

Predators of Virginia: Ticks

Collecting and Preserving Insects and Mites (USDA)

Virginia Insects Website- (Insect Identification for the Casual Observer) interesting ID site with lots of information!

2026 Pest Management and Best Practices from Virginia Cooperative Extension

Discover Life Collecting and Preserving Insects Project

Collecting and Preserving

Chapter Connection

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Monarch Monitoring at PSP

Macroinvertebrate Monitoring at PSP

Caterpillars Count

Rockwood Nature Center

Maymont Nature Center

Milkweed and Monarchs

Bumblebee Jamboree

Spotted Lanternfly Monitoring

Lost Ladybug Project

Continuing Education Opportunities

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Five Spring Butterflies

Five Dragonflies

Five Damselflies

Five Fascinating Facets of Dragonfly and Damselfly Evolution

Five Invasive Insect Species

VMN CE Webinar: Butterfly population trends in America north of Mexico and their most likely drivers

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