Insect Fest 2023!
You're invited to the 11th annual Insect Fest.
Don't miss one of the best events in Tucson.
Sunday October 1, 2023 - 10am to 3pm
ENR2 building on UA campus
1064 E Lowell St
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The University of Arizona's Department of Entomology hosts this unique Festival
to encourage understanding of our local insects. During this free, single-day festival each Fall, thousands of visitors engage in interactive exhibits and learn about insects and the insect-based research taking place at the UA and beyond! Also, there are food trucks. |
This year's theme insect is the big and bold tarantula hawk, Pepsis formosa.
Known for its sting, it paralyzes and lays its eggs on tarantulas, providing a large meal for its developing offspring.
It's easily recognized by its jet black body, bright orange wings, and often curled antennae.
They can be surprisingly large and are often seen sipping nectar from flowers all over Tucson.
Known for its sting, it paralyzes and lays its eggs on tarantulas, providing a large meal for its developing offspring.
It's easily recognized by its jet black body, bright orange wings, and often curled antennae.
They can be surprisingly large and are often seen sipping nectar from flowers all over Tucson.
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