Video: Bugfest provides a fun look at entomology
Bugfest, hosted by Virginia 4-H and the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Science, provides an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn about the importance of insects and their relatives in our daily lives. This year's event took place on Oct. 20, 2012, at The Inn at Virginia Tech.
The many hands-on exhibits and the large collection of insects on display — including blue death-feigning beetles and cave-dwelling whip scorpions that squirt vinegar from their tails — are designed to not only send shivers down spines but also to build an interest in the science of entomology.
