Coleoptera Crawl
JOHNSON COUNTY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, Johnson County
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Coleopterans: what are they? They crawl, they fly, they dig,
and they swim. Sometimes they are colorful, other times drab, and sometimes
adorned with spots or stripes. You can find them in a tropical rainforest, your
backyard, a desert, or your favorite county park. What in the world are
coleopterans?
Coleopterans are beetles! From
lovely ladybugs to armored scarabs, beetles are found in nearly every corner of
the planet. Wondering what kind of beetles live near you? Join us to learn more
about these interesting insects on a nature hike. A JCC naturalist will be
placing pitfall traps along our route to carefully capture live beetles. As we
crawl from one trapping site to the next, we will observe the beetles and talk
about their roles in nature. Beetle expert and self-described amateur
entomologist Doug Veal will be joining us to answer questions and assist in
identifying some of the creatures we encounter.
Registration automatically closes one business day in advance. If you are fully registered, you can expect to receive an email "receipt" from MyCountyParks after registration. You will also receive an email from the leading naturalist a couple days in advance of the program. If you do not receive these emails, you may not be registered; call 319-645-1011 for assistance in this case.
JCC is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. We welcome and encourage people with disabilities to attend programs and events. Accommodations may be requested by contacting naturalist staff at 319-645-1011 or jccnaturalists@gmail.com
