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The perplexing pupae which consumed my nightmares have been identified as cottonwood leaf beetles (Chrysomela scripta). The pupae were stored until hatched for a positive ID. congratulations to commenter Sara, identified the genus based on a few grainy photos. Here is the hatched bug: ~Southern Fried Scientist
Charlie examines our cabinet of Curiosities.
Welcome back. It’s been another wild weekend for the Southern Fried Team. Over the weekend @BoraZ posted that the average American now watches more TV each week than spends working, 35 hours of works per week versus 36 hours of TV. Southern Fried and Bluegrass expressed doubt that they could find that much time in … Read More “Monday Morning Blogaerobics – “…and other pelagic cnidarians!”” »
Charlie with the Atheist’s Nightmare!
Charlie reads up on Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vent Ecology
Charlie hangs out with Kevin while he “works”
Charlie examines the prop
If you’re like me, you’ve always secretly wanted a cutting board that voices your support for shark conservation. Sadly, that goal has always been just out of reach…until now! Gear from the No Fin section of the Southern Fried Store allows you to show your support for shark conservation in a variety of awesome and … Read More “No Fin gear- a fashionable way to help sharks!” »
Yup, the rumors are true, Southern Fried Science has sold out. Sold out in a Big Way. We’re abandoning our values and beliefs to become shills for the novelty t-shirt industry. But seriously, it costs about $150 a year to produce Southern Fried Science, which is not a trivial amount for graduate students. And while … Read More “Southern Fried Science sells out” »