etymologist

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Backed by $507,000 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, UCR entomologists are launching a statewide monitoring program to detect any early signs of the fly's return.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

But next is the painstaking work of entomologists going on foot to inspect the trees themselves.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

For entomologists, such light traps have provided an invaluable record of moth numbers.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024

Because haiku often capture emotionally meaningful moments in nature, the study authors say their findings could reveal which species resonate most with humans, possibly helping entomologists and educators identify opportunities for better public engagement.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 4, 2024

More important than even these excellent results is the fact that the modified program worked out by these Nova Scotian entomologists is not doing violence to nature’s balance.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson