Tag Archives: entomology

Glades of Jefferson County

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

We stood a moment to contemplate the sublime and beautiful scene before us, which was such an assembly of rocks and water—of hill and valley—of verdant woods and naked peaks—of native fertility and barren magnificence… – Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, 1818-1819 … Continue reading →

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Saving Missouri’s tigers

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

For several years now, my friend and colleague, Chris Brown, and I have been studying the tiger beetles (family Cicindelidae) of Missouri in an attempt to characterize the faunal composition and in-state distributions of the included species. Our studies have … Continue reading →

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The Chrysobothris femorata “problem”

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

I found a young cottonwood tree (Populus deltoides) the other day that had recently fallen over in one of the many storms we’ve had this spring. Anytime I see one of these “windthrows” I immediately think – woodboring beetles! Windthrows … Continue reading →

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Ozark Trail – Marble Creek Section

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

If you know wilderness in the way that you know love, you would be unwilling to let it go…. This is the story of our past and it will be the story of our future. – Terry Tempest Williams During … Continue reading →

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“Entumalejust”

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Ted C. MacRae

For those of you who are wondering just what it is that I do, I attach the following formal description of my job responsibilities and skills – as perceived by my daughter Madison (8 yrs):

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Rockwoods Reservation, Lime Kiln Loop Trail

Posted on December 16, 2007 by Ted C. MacRae

Rockwoods Reservation, in western St. Louis Co. is one of the oldest Conservation Areas in Missouri (est. 1938). It contains nearly 2,000 acres of high quality upland forest and a small prairie restoration plot. Despite its proximity to St. Louis … Continue reading →

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