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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer almost any question pertaining to Butterflies, Moths, Fireflies, dragonflies, scorpions, honeybees, wasps, and bumblebees. I specialize in Butterflies, Moths, and Scorpions and I will be able to tell you how to care for it, identifying it, keeping it healthy, and diagnose diseases or fungi infection of any sort (with scorpions, it is more difficult but I will try). I am very good with treating bites and stings, ask if you have any questions regarding that. PLEASE, NO QUESTIONS ABOUT MITES/LICE/CLOTHES BUGS/OR ANYTHING TOO SMALL TO SEE AS I WON'T BE ABLE AND WON'T ANSWER YOU. If you have an emergency (someone got bit and you don't know if it's dangerous) email: butterfly_identification@hotmail.com and I should get back to you within the hour.
Experience in the area
I work at the Museum of Science in Boston Mass. as a Butterfly Garden volunteer. I have studied and raised butterflies and moths since 2003. I have a pet scorpion and a large assortment of butterflies and have a fair amount of information on all. I have successfully bred many species of butterflies and moths and can identify most on the spot. I have experience in treating fungal infections and disease in many insects.
Organizations
Museum of Science, Boston MA
Education/Credentials
High School- 11th Grade Taken a Biology exam at a college advanced level (93/100 final score)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| jim | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for your help jim |
| Phil | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, knowing that the wind scorpions are ..... |
| Alison | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you much for your answer about ..... |
| Jean | 10/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I looked up Orb Weaver and you ..... |
| Thomas | 10/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. |
Recent Answers from Teddy Kesting-Handly
2009-11-04 Megalopyge Opercularis:
Carolyn, Megalopyge Opercularis has the potential to be a year-round species in southern Texas. If it's still warm in January (65-70) they will emerge and be continuously brooded. If there are hard
2009-11-03 paper wasps:
Sheila, I highly doubt there will be an infestation in the spring. It sounds like they're either outside your house (in an eve or under something)and some get lost, or they're hibernating within a wall
2009-11-01 Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar:
Sheena, This species has overwintering larvae. What you want to do, is when they get large enough put them in a sealed tupperware container with some leaves from one of their numerous hostplants. Put
2009-10-25 Pet Praying Mantis sickness:
Alison, Mantids can be very fickle creatures. I'd stop feeding her canned foods immediately. Do you know what kind of Mantis it is? Also, if you caught her in the wild, the canned food is to blame.
2009-10-25 camel spiders:
Phil, Those Wind Scorpions are harmless. All Wind Scorpions can bite, but the ones in the US are closest to a bee sting. I wouldn't recommend handling them as some people can be highly allergic. In
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