Caught in the Bug Net 6.20

I’m going to be off doing trail maintenance most of this weekend, so here’s some other buggy stuff to read:
You can now view the Linnean Insect Collection online! Yes, it’s Mr. Genus-Species’ bug collection.
Coverage of new research on why insects are so shiny and pretty–and what they have in common with diamonds.
I’m still trying to [...]

Wired, Pheromones, and Conspiracies

Wired has a very nice article on the controversy over the use of LBAM pheromone in an urban area in California, in which they do an excellent job balancing both science and public reaction. From Wired:
“Since material safety data sheets can make even the most benign molecules sound terrifically dangerous, vigilant citizens will express [...]