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    The Bugs Behind Bugfest: Exploring the Diversity of Insects

    The Bugs Behind Bugfest: Exploring the Diversity of Insects

    Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

    August 3, 2010


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    Learn about the incredible diversity of insects and related arthropods and examine the features that make them among the most successful animal groups on earth. Dr. Jon Gelhaus, the Academy’s curator of entomology, will lead the class in exploring the major groups of insects, especially local species, to help in recognizing them in nature. Participants will be treated to a rare look at some of the Academy’s 3.5 million insect specimens. 


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      • Venue Info

        Academy of Natural Sciences

        19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: Adults (age 13 and above): $12 Children (age 3 through 12): $10 Children (under age 3): free Seniors (age 65+): $10 Military & Students (with ID): $10 Groups of 10 or more pay $7 a person

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        August 3, 2010

        Times:
        6-9 pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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