Sophie Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 Hello, My name is Sophie. I should start out by saying that I am very new to the awesomeness of insects! Despite this, I really enjoy learning about their behavior and would like to know more. Recently, I started collecting Phyllotreta cruciferae (crucifer flea beetle) as part of my Master's project. I have heard that these guys can be tricky to care for. I would love to get a handle on how to house them properly and potentially keep a colony. I thought this would be a great place to find out more about beetle care, post some progress, and generally see what other enthusiasts are doing. Thanks for letting me join the forum! Here are some beetles I collected recently. Photoshoot with a beetle I caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorGadget Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Welcome! I'm curious what master's program you are pursuing that has led to researching these cool little beetles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophie Posted May 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Hello InspectorGadget! Thanks for the interest. I am in the Translational Plant Sciences program at Virginia Tech. Research in the program is focused on concrete problems (typically agricultural) and crosses disciplines to investigate. There is SO much to learn but lots of fun 😃! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthroverts Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Welcome to Beetle Forum! May you find all that you seek on here. Thanks, Arthroverts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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