{"id":3755,"date":"2012-06-01T01:00:54","date_gmt":"2012-06-01T01:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/esc-sec.ca\/wp\/2012\/06\/01\/welcome-to-the-esc-blog\/"},"modified":"2019-11-14T21:47:47","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T21:47:47","slug":"welcome-to-the-esc-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esc-sec.ca\/fr\/2012\/06\/01\/welcome-to-the-esc-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the ESC Blog!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Entomological<\/a>With an estimated 55,000 species<\/a> found between Pelee Island and Ellesmere Island and colonizing the forests, streams, mountains and plains from the Atlantic to the Pacific, insects form a major component of Canada’s natural heritage<\/strong> and affect our lives on a daily basis. From pests to pollinators and biting flies to butterflies, \u00a0our six-legged neighbours have played an important role in the development of our nation.<\/p>\n

It should therefore come as no surprise that Canada has a growing society of scientists, naturalists and enthusiasts nearly as diverse as the insects to which they are devoted<\/strong>. With research being performed in every province and territory, Canadian entomologists have long placed a high priority on public engagement, sharing their knowledge and passion for insects through outreach activities, extension documents and student mentoring.<\/p>\n

\"Long-legged<\/a>

Long-legged fly (Dolichopodidae) by Morgan Jackson<\/p><\/div>\n

It was only a matter of time until the Entomological Society of Canada leaped into the world of social media, and, with a presence on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a> already firmly established, its with great excitement that we present the ESC Blog!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our goal with the ESC Blog is to provide a platform for Canadian entomologists and enthusiasts to share and discuss their work, stories and favourite insects with the rest of the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What might you expect to find here at the ESC Blog? Here are a few of the things we’ve got lined up so far:<\/p>\n