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Where Do Caterpillars Go in Winter?

Bugtopia 2522 Locust Hill Road, Taylors

Ever wondered how insects survive winter? This cozy winter learning event explains how caterpillars overwinter as eggs, larvae, or chrysalises. Featuring visuals and simple explanations, it’s perfect for curious minds during colder months.

$5

Host Plant Specialization in Caterpillars

Bugtopia 2522 Locust Hill Road, Taylors

Focus: Plant–insect coevolution Description: An academic talk or feature examining why caterpillars specialize on specific host plants, how chemical defenses shape diet breadth, and implications for habitat loss.

$5

Early Spring Arthropod Phenology Symposium

Bugtopia 2522 Locust Hill Road, Taylors

Focus: Timing of insect emergence and climate signals Description: A lecture-style or panel event examining how changing temperatures and photoperiods affect insect emergence patterns. Includes discussion of long-term datasets, phenology mismatches, and implications for food webs. Good for: Entomology students, ecologists, climate scientists, citizen-science coordinators