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his issue of Speaking of history, sometimes events
American take place that have a dramatic impact on
Entomolo- our country and our sense of community.
gist is noteworthy The tragic impact of hurricane Katrina on
for a number of rea- New Orleans and the government’s sadly
sons. It is the first inadequate response remains an important
issue in several years issue in this year’s political season. Most of
to include an “Insect the time, such events do not have an ento-
Life” submission. mological link, but this one does.
There are very few These papers, combined with the suc-
outlets for original cess story of gypsy moth control, a timely
observations that research paper on farmers’ perspectives
can include color illustrations to document on pest scouting, and the always popular
insect behavior. I hope the paper on the male “Buzzwords” and “Terminal Segment,”
competition of dobsonflies will entice other make for a fine issue. But there’s more:
members to submit more contributions for this issue is graced by the first of the cover
the “Insect Life” feature. photographs submitted by members. We
I am also pleased that American Ento- are still sifting through nearly 200 submit-
mologist is the venue for the “American ted photographs, so you can expect to see
Heritage” paper on Charles V. Riley’s role more of your colleagues’ photographs—or
in the grape Phylloxera story. The paper is your own—in future issues. I hope you
the product of a collaboration of entomolo- enjoy this one.
gists on both sides of the Atlantic and is an
important contribution to the history of
entomology. Gene Kritsky
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American Entomologist  •  Fall 2008