Past Event
Friday, March 6, 2020, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What Are Insects Telling Us & Why Should We Care?
3900 Vermont Street, San Diego, 92103
Cost: Free
Insects are trying to tell us something, if only we spoke "Insectese". Headlines shout of pollinator declines and impending “Insect Apocalypse.” One study estimates the annual value of services provided by insects in the U.S. at $57 billion. Essential to healthy ecosystems, yet insects are generally viewed as nuisances. It's time for a global lesson in" Insectese", a foreign language essential to understanding global biodiversity and conservation. Michael Wall, the presenter, is a curator of entomology at the San Diego Natural History Museum, currently serves as vice president of science and conservation. Dr. Wall is passionate about collections-based research and regional exploration.