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Here, you can expect knowledge and insight from field experts, insect highlights, and much more. Make sure to check back every month so you don’t miss out on all of the Bugs Below Zero content coming your way!
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Jena Ostendorf Bugs Below Zero Feature
Communications and outreach intern Jena Ostendorf was recently featured for her work with Bugs Below Zero on the University of Minnesota...

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Apr 101 min read
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Bugs Below Zero CFANS Feature
Bugs Below Zero intern Louisa Smith wrote about her experience working on the team in this CFANS article . Check it out!

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Mar 51 min read
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Bugs at the Belwin!
The Bugs Below Zero team partnered with the Belwin Conservancy to help 50 3rd and 4th graders from Battle Creek Elementary in St. Paul...

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Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Bugs Below Zero featured on KARE 11
KARE 11 interviewed the Bugs Below Zero team about our outreach events, educational resources, citizen science opportunities, and the...

Bugs Below Zero
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Insect Highlight: Chironomidae - Midges
Ready for another Insect Highlight?! Read the blog below to learn more about the family Chironomidae! Also known as the non-biting...

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Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Insect Highlight: Plecoptera - Stoneflies
Today at Bugs Below Zero we are highlighting the Insect Order Plecoptera! Also known as stoneflies, these aquatic insects are important...

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Jan 16, 20242 min read
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Insect Highlight: Trichoptera - Caddisflies
Ready to learn more about aquatic insects? Today at Bugs Below Zero, we will be talking about the order Trichoptera! These insects are...

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Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Insect Highlight: Ephemeroptera - Mayflies
Today at Bugs Below Zero we are highlighting the Insect Order Ephemeroptera! The insects in this order are also known as Mayflies. Read...

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Jan 8, 20242 min read
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MN Naturalist Presentation Opportunity
Interested in learning more about citizen science opportunities? Come join Bugs Below Zero(BBZ) in an online presentation on Thursday...

Bugs Below Zero
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Tessa Durnin: Research Team Highlight
By: Kate Meyer In December 2017, Tessa completed her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and environmental science at Northern State...

Bugs Below Zero
May 19, 20232 min read
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Research Member Highlight: Hannah Bodmer
By Hope Chappuis, University of Minnesota undergraduate Hannah Bodmer, an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota and member of the...

Bugs Below Zero
May 2, 20233 min read
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Corrie Nyquist: Research Team Highlight
By: Kate Meyer From near to far, midges are everywhere! I was able to meet with Corrie to discuss some of their experiences with the Bugs...

Bugs Below Zero
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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Welcome to The Bugs Below Zero Blog!
You have probably seen birds fly south for the winter or maybe friends or family packing up and escaping the frigid Minnesota winters for...

Bugs Below Zero
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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