Dr Ben Clunie
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Dr Ben Clunie
@drbclunie.bsky.social
Lecturer in Entomology, Harper Adams University. PhD in Control of Wireworm in Potato Crops. Entomologist with focus on IPM. Views own, of course.

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I'll have to take your word on the spider - never a group I've given enough time to. Though a stack of spider-laden pitfall samples waiting for me this summer demand otherwise... But yes to the damselfly! Had the largest damselfly, smallest dragonfly side by side - missed the photo op.
March 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
'Small Orders' before lunch - inclusive of some other invertebrate intruders. Including a 'pasty spider' - my Cornish pride shining through here @hau-entomology.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
And a great way for me to find some #wireworm that aren't Agriotes! Here's some Melanotus under bark on some felled trees
March 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Project titles:

1. Enhancing the efficacy of entomopathogenic control solutions with essential oils for insect pest management

2. Optimising cover crop strategies for integrated pest management of wireworm

Please get in contact for more info, details in bio.
November 24, 2024 at 11:57 AM