Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the Roots of Creation Festival!

Thank you to the City of Surprise for having us and to the ASU School of Art for sharing a booth with us for a fun, art, and science!

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The males possess striking horns that are used in fights for mating. They come in two common colors, brown and gray. They often have spots on their elytra! Why do these beetles have “fur” on their body? This is called setae, which are “hairs” that aid in movement and sensory perception.

Let’s take a look at an insect some of you may not know has habitats here in Arizona! Dynastes grantii, more commonly known as the Western Hercules Beetle. They are most commonly found in areas with higher elevations and forested areas, providing ideal environmental conditions for this species.

Roots of Creation: Art and Nature Festival!
Location: Surprise Xeriscape Garden
Address: 16126 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
Event Date: 1/24/2026
Event Time: 12:00-4:00pm

Join us in celebrating art and nature! More information at surpriseaz.gov/RootsOfCreat...
Art by: Dante De La Rosa

Happy New Year 2026! 🎉

We’re starting the year by reorganizing and re-curating the Cerambycidae collection after several new donations. Avery and Fred kicked off the work this week—fun fun fun to begin 2026! ✨ #asubiocollections #longhornbeetles #beetles

🪲 Scarabaeoidea Experts at ASU Insect Collection! 🪲

We’re glad to have Dr. Matt Paulsen visiting this week, working with our research associates David Hawks and Bill Warner on the recently donated Pat Sullivan Scarabaeoidea collection. Grateful for their expertise and support!

We look forward to seeing you all at future events!
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We had various events this year, which ranged from Earth Day celebrations to field events to welcoming you into the heart of our collections. Which event did you attend? Give a shout in the comments! If an event where you connected with us is not on the list, give a shout as well! (2/3)

ASU Biocollections Outreach Events of 2025!
What a year! And what a joy to look back on the many wonderful outreach events where we brought our specimens out and beyond our doors, or where we brought you behind-the-scenes, to share with you the incredible biodiversity of our planet! (1/3)

Join the ASU Insect Collection at the annual Bug Fest! Visitors are encouraged to dress up as well!

Date: Sunday, November 2nd
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard 9500 E Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Cost: FREE! All ages!

#asubiocollections #butterflywonderland #bugfest

Some snippets of the displays we created for our Spook-tober Tours!

Look forward to more events to come! We are so grateful for your eagerness and enthusiasm with this debut!

#asubiocollections #spooktobertours #biocollections #naturalhistorycollections #spooktober #insects #vertebrates #lichens

Something exciting is happening at ASU Biocollections! Please check it out!!! #ASUBiocollections #Halloween #SpookyScience

The ASU Insect Collection will be featured at the Chandler Nature Center's Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash on Saturday, October 4th, from 9 a.m. to noon. Join us to explore our exhibits and discover fascinating insects!
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Nature at Night event happening now at Chandler Nature Center #asubiocollections