This event is an opportunity for you to learn a bit about the
diversity of the insects and arachnids with which we share our
planet. Did you know that there are approximately one million
described species of insects on this planet? Or there may be
anywhere from 5 million to 30 million more species awaiting
discovery? From microscopic parasitic wasps to elephant beetles,
giant waterbugs to venomous centipedes, this is your chance to see
a variety of real (but not living) specimens.
Learn why the tarantula hawk wasp will engage in battle with a
tarantula, or why the Viceroy mimics the Monarch. Marvel at the
ridiculously elongate mandibles of male stag beetles and why in
their case, the one with the biggest jaws gets the girl. Want to
see one of the largest cockroaches in the world? Really, you
do?
This is a family oriented event and even the squeamish are
invited to attend, but space is limited to 35 people, so sign up
early.
- Where: A meeting room in an Ajax
condo. (Thanks Skyecat)
- When: Saturday, 9 April 2011
- Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Any and all questions will be entertained - and hopefully you
might even get the correct answer to them.
Parking and entrance to the room is located at the north east
corner of the building. DO NOT go through the front door of
the building! Feel free to bring your own beverages.
In your will attend log, please indicate the number of
attendees.
- 1. Skyecat
- 4. all4familycaching (x3)
- 6. lisdowney (x2)
- 9. KDotBlueDot (x2)
- 12. fanglyfish (x4)
- 13. Tequila
- 16. capers4 (x3)
- 18. denjoa (x2)
- 21. P-stache-o (x3)
- 25. Paul n Susan n Luc n Adele (x4)
- 28. Addicted2Cache (x3)
- 31. jungle explorer (x3)
- 34. mbrandalex (x3)
- 36. SearchinSwifts (x2)
Attendance list is full once
again. If you are on the list and cannot attend, please let me
know.