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The 39th annual Insect Fear Film Festival is this weekend

This Saturday, February 26th, the entomology graduate students at the University of Illinois will be hosting a virtual 39th annual Insect Fear Film Festival. The event will include a virtual tour of the Illinois Natural History Survey bug collection, an art gallery of insect themed creations from K-12 students, a special presentation from Justin Schmidt, creator of the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, and more. The event’s films will be a mix of short and long entertainment and information.

The event is free, but you must register to join. To see the full itinerary or to register, visit the Entomology Graduate Student Association website

Image form the Student Conservation Association.

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