Meet the Anthrenus Museum Beetle.
This particular insect is a major concern for insect collection curators and administrators
because if left unchecked, it is capable of totally destroying valuable entomological
collections within a relatively short period of time. It is found worldwide and is often
seen on window sills inside homes where it actively feeds on dead insects.
It measures only 2.0 mm in length.
A member of the Entomological Collections Network contacted us recently regarding how we can use our existing MS Access Database with a web based interface. Many people advised us to use other, more sofisticated software applications such as Specify 6 or 7, however we decided that that option was far too much overkill for our needs.
So the C.V.R.I.C is now looking into the possibility of making all our collection data publicly available to everyone. Lets keep our fingers crossed and hope we can get this up and running.
The C.V.R.I.C has now finalized the courses program for 2021/2022 and is now accepting enrollments for the Ecology and Identification of Ants of the Macedon Ranges Course in early October. As dates are slotted in, enrollments will come on line for registrations and we will update the Courses Page accordingly.
We have also had a great response from many parents regarding our Junior Entomology (Insect) Club and we look forward to working along side our budding young entomologists later this year!
Of special note is our 2022 C.V.R.I.C Entomological Technicians Course which offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain valuable skills in the preparation of entomological specimens to a stage where they are ready for scientific study.
After working with our ant collections since early April this year, we are starting to really get to know them well!
