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Bug Fest 2011

Earlier this month (August 13-14) thousands of children and bug-loving adults descended on the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, where all manner of insect—dead, alive, and deep fried—were on display to be looked at, touched and, yes...eat

By | August 25, 2011

Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s. Edyta Zielinska

Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s. Edyta Zielinska

Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s. Edyta Zielinska
Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s.
Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s.
Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s.
Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s.
Assistant curator Jason Weintraub prepares butterfly samples for preservation as he answers questions.
Visitors can see and sometimes touch live insects...
Visitors can see and sometimes touch live insects...
…and trap their own bugs with an aspirator—or pooter—that they make themselves.
Kids try their hand at preparing a beetle for preservation and display.
Kids try their hand at preparing a beetle for preservation and display.
And if they get hungry, they can try one of Zack Lemann's insect treats.
He makes Odonate (dragonfly) Hors d'oeuvres...
…and chocolate-chirp cookies with baked crickets.
…and chocolate-chirp cookies with baked crickets.

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Preserved beetles from the Academy's collection, which dates back to the 1820s. Edyta Zielinska

Earlier this month (August 13-14) thousands of children and bug-loving adults descended on the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, where all manner of insect—dead, alive, and deep fried—were on display to be looked at, touched and, yes...eaten.

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