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Hello! If you're new here, we are Ecology Supplies! ✨🐜🐝🦋✨ Our mission is to provide the scientific community with innovative equipment for field collection and specimen preservation ecologysupplies.com

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello, we are Ecology Supplies! 🐜🐝🦋🌿
Our company was created to fill a major gap in the entomological collection and preservation space.
Our mission is to provide the scientific community with innovative equipment through a community informed approach.

#Entomology

Co-Founders Carmela and JP standing and smiling behind a table in a conference room. The table says "EcologySupplies.com" and has various entomology equipment.

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · 3d

🐝 🍁 A fresh batch of new products is here! 🍂 🕷️

Checkout what we're buzzing about on our latest Blog Post.
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Entomological Society of Ontario @entsocontario.bsky.social · 16d

Felt like September 30th was coming too quickly?? 😬

Our Bug Eye contest submission deadline has been extended to October 10th! 📸🦗

See our website for more details www.entsocont.ca/bug-eye-phot...

#entomologicalsocietyontario #bugeye
#insectphotography

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · 16d

👀 Do you mean our new Pro Series that dropped this summer?

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Ecology Supplies Pro Net Series - Ecology Supplies

Multiple size net rings (12", 15", and 18") Continu0us Metal Net Ring Rings and Handle are interchangeable Lightweight & Durable Construction 36" handle (More sizes to come!) Includes a complimentary ...

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Aug 25

After a VERY busy spring and summer, the Ecology Supplies team is taking a much needed rest! 🐜☀️😎🐝

There will be limited shipping and support until 9/8. Email [email protected] for questions about existing orders.

Regular shipping and support will resume on 9/8. Thanks for your patience! 🪲

Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Aug 3

We’ll have the latest equipment for sale and free temporary tattoos! 🐜🦋🔍🥅

Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Aug 3

If you’re in the Philly-area next weekend,
Come check us out at Bug Fest!

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jul 19

We can’t wait to continue with the mothing this week!

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jul 19

Had some lovely visitors at our setup

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jul 19

Did a test run last night for @mothweek.bsky.social

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jul 17

We have these neighbors…and they’re really loud 😂

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jun 24

✨Coming soon✨
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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · May 21

🔧 Durable materials for specimen preservation
🪟 Clear viewing lid for displaying specimens and easy visual inspection
🏷️ Label holders for organizing
🪲 Pull tabs, and finger indents for easy use

Happy bugging! 🐜

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Drawers - Ecology Supplies

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · May 21

✨📦Drawers are here! 🗳️✨

Cal Academy and USNM style Standard drawers are here and ready! Made to fit our popular CalAcad and USNM unit trays respectively, with a snug fitting lid to keep out pests. We are so happy to have these drawers available for your preservation and organization needs!

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · May 20

🪲 Check out all of our May Arrivals here:
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Product Updates 05/13/2025 - Ecology Supplies - Ecology Supplies

Hello May!

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · May 20

We are excited to now have helpful Aspirator accessories such as filters and hand pumps that help with your collecting!

🔋 We also have a portable Vacuum Aspirator for a more powerful option! 🔋

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · May 20

What do you call this device?
An aspirator? 💨
Pooter? 💨
Maybe something else?💨

Comment with your preference 👇

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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · Apr 23

Arthropod Photo of the Week: April 23, 2025
White-lined sphinx moth
Hyles lineata
Lepidoptera: Sphingidae
By Dustin Huntington (www.dustinhuntington.com), New Mexico, USA
#arthropodPOTW

A moth with brown, black, and pinkish-orange patterns hovers near a cluster of vibrant purple flowers. Its wings are blurred, indicating motion. The background is a soft blur of green.

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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · Apr 24

📢 Announcing: Symposia & Workshops for Entomology 2025! An exciting lineup awaits—featuring groundbreaking research, interactive sessions, and fresh perspectives.

🎤 Join the Conversation: The call for presentations & posters is open! Submit by May 30: entsoc.org/entomology2025 #EntSoc25

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Saimi Hanma ⚔️ @saimihanma.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's spring in the northern hemisphere, the flowers are blooming, the sun is peeking out and the bugs are starting to emerge. You know what that means, don't you?

It's almost time for #InverteFest!!!

Share your #invertebrates with us April 24-30.

www.metrofieldguide.com/invertefest/

What is #InverteFest?
It’s a periodic event where we invite you to celebrate the overlooked invertebrate fauna around you and share the joys of discovery online. #InverteFest takes place every April, August, and December over the last 7 days of the month.

Going out?
1. Find invertebrates
2. Share observations online using the hashtag #InverteFest
3. Interact with others who are celebrating the event

BONUS: Join our iNaturalist project to contribute to community science

NOT Going out?
• Post your squid painting
• Stream a game where you play as a crab with a knife
• Selfie with your 27 beetle enamel pins
• Write wikipedia pages

QUESTIONS?
ask franzanth / maureenbug / kellybrenner on iNaturalist / twitter / tumblr / instagram / bluesky

MORE INFO AND IDEAS ON: invertefest.com

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Apr 11

🪲 Here’s to many more years of ento-exploration and ento-appreciation as we equip the entomologists of the future! 🚀🦋

#entomology #insectcollection #entomologist #entomologycollection #insectpinning

Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Apr 11

✨We cannot thank you all enough…because we would not be here without YOU! ✨

🌱 We truly appreciate every kind word, purchase big or small, and helpful email. 🌱

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Apr 11

Here’s to 3 years! 🎂🎈🎉🥳

When we started this journey, we had no idea what to expect. Would this work? Would we be able to do it?

🐜 Little did we know what was to come! From working out of our homes surrounded by boxes, to now a growing team working with entomologists across the globe! 🐜🐜🐜

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Apr 4

🦋 From displaying specimens, to temporary storage as you identify, our Unit Trays are built to securely hold your specimens while also making them look good!

🗄️ We have sizing for Cornell, California Academy, and USNM style drawers.

Happy organizing! 🐜

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Ecology Supplies @ecologysupplies.bsky.social · Apr 4

📦 Organization Never Looked So Good! 🗳️

✨RESTOCK of our signature Unit Trays! ✨

🔧 Sturdy and durable materials that will last
🪲 Mix and match different sizes to stay organized
📍 Plastazote pinning bottom that hold pins snuggly

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