Author Archives: Ted C. MacRae

About Ted C. MacRae

Ted C. MacRae is a research entomologist by vocation and beetle taxonomist by avocation. Areas of expertise in the latter include worldwide jewel beetles (Buprestidae) and North American longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae). More recent work has focused on North American tiger beetles (Cicindelidae) and their distribution, ecology, and conservation.

Photographing the Limestone Tiger Beetle

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

Seeing and photographing the beautifully black Prairie Tiger Beetles (Cicindelidia obsoleta vulturina) in southwestern Oklahoma was a lot of fun, but by Day 5 I was ready to look for one of my top goals for the trip—Cicindelidia politula (Limestone Tiger Beetle). Occurring primarily in Texas (but … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

Here’s a sneak peek at the critter that will be featured in tomorrow’s post. Any ideas? Hint: this is the first insect I’ve featured from the state in which it lives. Copyright © Ted C. MacRae 2012

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Inchworm, Inchworm, Oh So Small

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

Okay, I know this is not a real “inchworm” (generally restricted to caterpillars in the family Geometridae), but this young larva of a soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens, family Noctuidae) is just too cute to not have an equally cute name. I believe it is … Continue reading →

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Dressed in black

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

The first three days of this year’s Fall Tiger Beetle Trip had been fun, and finding a new state record jewel beetle and an unusual seasonal activity record for another were definitely icing on the cake. Still, tiger beetles (at … Continue reading →

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9th Annual Fall Tiger Beetle Trip: Day 3.2

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

My plan to retrieve beetle-infested wood in Oklahoma’s Glass Mountains has morphed from a quick stop to an all-morning affair, and by the time I loaded up the bundles it was well past noon. Fortunately, my next planned stop—Alabaster Caverns State … Continue reading →

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The Pan-Pacific Entomologist 88(2)—Penrose Memorial issue

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

It is with great pleasure that I announce the publication of The Pan-Pacific Entomologist Penrose Memorial issue (volume 88, number 2), mailed 14 September 2012. Published by the Pacific Coast Entomological Society, this issue is dedicated to the memory of the late … Continue reading →

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9th Annual Fall Tiger Beetle Trip: Day 3.1

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

I’d had a very enjoyable 2nd day on this year’s fall tiger beetle trip, but I couldn’t say it had been particularly successful. My primary reason for coming to the Glass Mountains in northwestern Oklahoma was to confirm a hunch … Continue reading →

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9th Annual Fall Tiger Beetle Trip: Day 2

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Ted C. MacRae

I didn’t mind my late start to the 9th Annual Fall Tiger Beetle Trip—my first stop on Day 1 was only ~30 miles south of St. Louis, so I would get in a good chunk of collecting on the day … Continue reading →

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