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Entomology (Study of Bugs)/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about aquatic insects and invertebrates native to California. If you have an identification request, please attach a photo if you have one to your question.
Experience in the area
I have been involved in collection and identification of aquatic invertebrates and insects for the United States Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division for six years. Also, I have provided these same services intermittently for the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment for many years.
Organizations
Department of the Interior: United States Geological Survey, Davis Field Station; University of California, Davis Aggie Alumni Association; UC Davis Center for Neuroscience
Education/Credentials
I have two B.A.'s from the University of California, Davis and two Associate's degrees from Sacramento City College.
Awards and Honors
Special Thanks for Achieving Results award from the Department of the Interior
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Stan Powell | 05/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the quick response! You may ..... |
| Jay | 11/15/11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thanks - I thought it might be ..... |
| Jo | 11/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Rebecca Sottilare | 10/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Angela | 06/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Awesome! Thanks so much, I am always ..... |
Recent Answers from Jessica Mellinger
2012-05-19 the huntsmen:
Hello Brenden, Huntsman spiders (in the family Sparassidae) are excellent hunters, which is where they get their name. They do not make webs to catch their food. Instead they catch food with their long
2012-05-05 Inquiry of possible beetle:
Hi Sarah, You found an Eastern Eyed Click Beetle. They come out this time of year where you are, but are sometimes difficult to stumble upon because they tend to stay out of sight. Their primary defense
2012-04-11 hey:
Hello Isabel, If you would like to be involved with bugs, you should try to learn as many of them as you can. Get some identification books and learn what the bugs you see everyday are, what they eat
2012-03-03 Bugs in hair:
Hello Erica, If you can find what is crawling in your hair, that will be most helpful. Take a photo and send it to me and I will tell you if it is lice, mites or something else. If you are having
2012-01-11 What bug is this?:
Hello Leuris, You have carpet beetles. That photo is of the larvae. They are not dangerous but can eat your clothing and furniture. I would try to clean them all up and kill them with insecticides or
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