FIRST BUG JOURNAL ENTRY

 IT'S THE FIRST ENTRY OF THE ONLINE BUG JOURNAL!!!!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhLZKTUeQpc

In Biology 1 2019-2020 we will be learning more about native insects and spiders! This will be a year-long challenge, and the winner will receive a prize! More details will be updated in the future.

A note to everyone: This is an extra credit project.

A note to the procrastinators: This is an extra credit project.  There are two important notes about that statement. This assignment is NOT GRADED, and it is a PROJECT. The submission criteria for the final collection will be available at a later date, but if you want the extra credit for the extra work, then actually do the extra work.

What You'll Need

  • Glass jar with lid (Boil the label off to get a clear viewing jar July 2)

  • Cotton balls or paper towels

  • Isopropyl alcohol (abbreviated as iPrOH)

  • Insect or spider guide (see instructions for borrowing my field guide. It's helpful but far from all-encompassing. Try https://www.insectidentification.org/)

  • Entomology pins (#0 is for the smallest bugs #3 is for the larger bugs) To get started purchase #1 and #4 pins (Available on Amazon July 2).

  • Foreceps

  • Thick foam board

  • Box cutter

  • Display case (optional, but come on... you know you want an amazing bug collection to show off)

    • By the way, Hobby Lobby has 50% off shadow boxes. As I create my collection I'll post updates on how the shadow box is working out for me.

  • Alternative to display case:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4h6B-nAOhQ 

Borrowing the teacher's field guide:

I will be using The National Audubon Society's Field Guide to Insects and Spiders to identify the insects and spiders that I collect. You may use my copy during your breaks upon request. Requests must be submitted by 20:00 (8:00pm) the night before class. This book cannot be taken home with the student.

Challenge Guidelines:

Step 1) Track your data using this excel sheet. Follow the instructions in the Teacher tab https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X0y5K23YTH0e0S5f_8OMwnswV9AZow0PvGqgW_-9iNs/edit#gid=0


Entry #1

Four Toothed Mason Wasp

Latitude: 35º27'56.1ºN

Longitude: 84º44'28.2ºW

Date Caught: 6/14/19

Scientific Name: Monobia quadridens

Details: 2cm long, elbowed antannae, short waist between thorax and abdomen. Black w/ 1 cream stripe on abodmen, one cream stripe on thorax, and two diagonal stripes caudal to head. Caught in Athens, TN.


Entry #2

American House Spider

Latitude: 35º27'56.1ºN

Longitude: 84º44'28.2ºW

Date Caught: 6/14/19

Scientific Name: Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Details: 5 mm long brown legs with darker jointed appendages. Caught indoors in Athens, TN.


Entry #3

Carpenter Bee

Latitude: 35º27'56.1ºN

Longitude: 84º44'28.2ºW

Date Caught: 6/14/19

Scientific Name: Xylocopa sulcapites

Details: 2.5 cm long body w/ fuzzy thorax and fuzzy cranial portion of abdomen. Fuzzy legs. The fuzz is a light brown on body and black on the legs. Brown wings. Caught in Athens, TN.


Entry #4

Cuckoo Wasp

Latitude: 35º27'56.1ºN

Longitude: 84º44'28.2ºW

Date Caught: 6/14/19

Scientific Name:

Details: Iridescent green/blue with elbowed antennae. 1.25 cm body length. Caught indoors in Athens, TN.
Location: Tennessee, USA

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