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Writing tagged: ‘beetles’

Darwin's Evolution Revolution Song

The Virtual School has created a video to celebrate Darwin Day 2013.

Published 12-Feb-2013
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, music, videos

Sexton bugs and rock ’n’ roll

In which I spot an insect on the head of another insect.

Published 23-Aug-2012
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles

Darwin's beetles

The University of Cambridge Zoological Museum has a rather wonderful box of beetle specimens collected by Charles Darwin when he was at the university. Here are some photos.

Published 18-Jul-2009
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, cambridge, charles darwin, darwin correspondence, entomology, photographs
Stephens Illustrations of British Entomology
Stephens Illustrations of British Entomology At the University of Cambridge Zoological Museum. Opened at a page showing one of the young Charles Darwin's finds.

15-Jun-1829: Darwin’s delight

On 15th June 1829, the young Charles Darwin was cited in Stephens’ ‘Illustrations of British Insects’.

Published 15-Jun-2009
Filed under: Articles Tags: anniversaries, beetles, darwin correspondence, entomology, insects

Parr for the course

Darwin's beetle collection photo by Martin Parr.

Published 03-Nov-2008
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, charles darwin, insects, photographs

Sexual arms race

Between male and female diving beetles.

Published 25-Jun-2007
Filed under: Blog Tags: beetles, insects, sexual selection

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