/oss/taxonomy/term/2218/all en /oss/article/epidemic-facing-ash-trees <p>The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a species of jewel beetle native to eastern Asia. In 2002, the beetle was detected for the first time in North America. First in Michigan, then Ontario, although tree ring analysis suggests that it has <a href="https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/fire-insects-disturbances/top-insects/13395">likely been present</a> in those regions since the early 1990s.</p> Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 Ada McVean B.Sc. 9206 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know/drunken-beetles <p>While the odd Beatle has been known to get drunk, generally beetles are tee-totallers. But not the cetonia beetles of Northern Africa. These inch long bugs have a particular penchant for eating rotten fruits which have been partially fermented. Fermentation is a process by which carbohydrates are converted into alcohol by the action of yeast. Apparently the alcohol has quite an effect on the beetles. They exhibit standard drunken behavior, including staggering and getting into brawls.</p> Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:30:27 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 1516 at /oss