North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau will host “The Insect World” at 5 p.m. Monday. Ryan Caesar, a researcher with the Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will share his fascination with
North Kohala Public Library in Kapaau will host “The Insect World” at 5 p.m. Monday. Ryan Caesar, a researcher with the Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will share his fascination with insects in this one-hour program.
All ages are invited to view insect exhibits and to learn about insect life in Hawaii. The University of Hawaii Insect Museum is the second largest collection of Hawaiian insects in the state and is an important research facility for understanding the terrestrial arthropods of the Hawaii Islands. The collection provides a historical record of the changes in the insect fauna over time, including the arrival and disappearance of both invasive and beneficial species.
This family program will offer general information about insect biology along with a discussion of native Hawaiian insect biodiversity and conservation.
This program is made possible through funding from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Statewide Cultural Extension Program. Call the North Kohala Public Library at 889-6655 for more information. Contact the library three weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is required.
