Jeni Ruisch, Director of Outreach and Academic Programming, Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University joined our November 14th club meeting to share some animals from the Columbus BugZoo via Zoom. Jeni curates a collection of live critters for outreach activities on or near The OSU campus. During COVID-19 she is providing virtual educational outreach programs. She not only shared her passion for animal husbandry but left the students with a newfound respect for our bug friends around the world. Many students were interested in the Latin names of the insects shared, they can be found below. Keep exploring insects and Entomology careers – the work is very rewarding and offers many interesting career pathways.
Jeni Ruisch showing off the Columbus BugZoo.
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Gromphadorhina Portentosa
Giant Drummer Cockroach, Blaberus Giganteus
Northern Walking Stick, Diapheromera Femorata
MacLeay’s Spectre Leaf Insect, Extatosoma Tiaratum
Olive Millipede, Spirostreptus Brachycerus
Emperor Scorpion, Pandinus Imperator
Rosehair Tarantula, Grammastola Rosea
Our next club meeting will dive deeper into Entomology career pathways and offer bug challenge activities and trivia for us to engage in!