#portland insectarium

[revretch]

A video of my little fella Fabian (black jumping spider on the right) getting lucky! Thanks to the Portland Insectarium ( @pdxinsectarium on Instagram) for babysitting and letting Fabian shack up with their spider, here's hoping there will be many little Fabians to come!

[beausbugbiome]

Please help out the Portland insectarium if you’re able!

[morbidsmenagerie]

PDX insectarium was on a news segment!

[bogleech]

hey i'm gonna be in Portland, OR in October for the eclipse.

Anything fun/spooky to do?

We have a high concentration of goth, occult, horror, weird science, fantasy and vulture culture businesses! Some of the most famous are:

Paxton Gate, a store with two locations that specializes in biological specimens, ethically sourced as they essentially "rescue" and rehabilitate unwanted taxidermy, laboratory surplus and decommissioned museum specimens. It's basically a museum itself, just one where technically everything is for sale:

The Skeleton Key, a store that's also museum-like and also sells some bones and strange taxidermy but also strange vintage toys and local gothic art, apparently it just moved to a bigger location and became even more of a museum style attraction:

The Peculiarium is a gallery of artwork and a handful of jokey exhibits like Grunkle Stan's Mystery Shack

The Fernie Brae is an all fairy-themed shop and art gallery, which also displays some props and production materials from Labyrinth and the Dark Crystal:

We've still never been to the Portland Puppet Museum because of its odd hours, I think for years you had to actually call and schedule a visit but they might have regular opening times now:

And the Insectarium which has both preserved specimens and a whole live arthropod zoo

[organicmatter]

hey people in portland!

my art is going to be up at the portland insectarium from June 3rd- end of august! The place totally rocks if you want to see a bunch of cool bugs and some cool art :) I am selling prints, zines, postcards, and originals!

[bittersweet-constellations]

went to the Portland Insectarium and got to hold some Little Guys

[goblimqueer]

Went to the insectarium on a cute lil date with @realrednecksarequeer This place was so cool! I got to hold a vinegaroon! They had so many cool bugs, alive and pinned☺️ Also omg the art there was so incredible. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Portland!

[schizochroal]

Me and my girlfriend went to the Portland insectarium and while we were there someone with a trans flag and lesbian flag patches on their jacket walked in and bought some stuff from the gift shop, and as we were leaving another couple, both girls, walked in and bought tickets. Not to mention the vibes I was getting from the woman running the insectarium. The b in lgbt is for bug girls.

[realrednecksarequeer]

I went to the Insectarium in Portland today and got a very cool velvet worm pin made by @bogleech

[eli-logan-tx]

6 Places Spreading the Entomophagy Bug for F&B

Does the thought of eating bugs make your skin crawl? That might change soon. Earlier this month, Justin Timberlake served ants and grasshoppers at an album listening party. And it’s quite common globally. Insect-eating, or entomophagy, is big in most parts of the world, including Central and South America as well as Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Now chew on this—many types are healthy, as they are high in protein, healthy fats and fiber. It’s also a fantastic eco-friendly option. Compared to the meat industry, entomophagy leads to more efficient feed conversion, less greenhouse gases, better water conservation, improved animal welfare and reduced risk of disease. Still unconvinced? Let’s dig deeper with six U.S. restaurants cooking up the delicacy. Who knows, you might end up enlisting one for catering, using them as a venue or even stopping by for a bug bite. Don Bugito—San Francisco

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Don Bugito, also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. The San Francisco-based company transforms insects using a wide variety of flavor notes. From spicy chili to sweet chocolate, their products are an eccentric, eco-conscious and delectable addition to any swag bag. 2. Hugo’s—Houston

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Housed in a restored Latin building, Hugo’s uses an authentic Mexican style technique. All food components are made from scratch. When it comes to bugs, grasshoppers go gourmet as they’re sauteed in a pan and served with guacamole, tortillas and chipotle tomatillo salsa. Hugo’s offers off-site catering and can host special events. 3. Sushi Mazi—Portland

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Sushi Mazi is a local family restaurant, dishing out some of the best sushi in the city. The culinary team values experimentation with new methods and ingredients. Their unique grasshopper sushi is widely praised, and pairs perfectly with sake. Although they don’t take reservations, groups can comfortably sit in the space. Just be sure to get there early! 4. Toloache—New York City

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Owned by chef Julian Medina, Toloache is a colorful, contemporary Mexican bistro in Manhattan. Get a crunchy dose of bugs with their Oaxacan-style dried grasshoppers, onions, cilantro, jalapeno and salsa verde tacos. If drinks are what you seek, Toloache provides an impressive selection of tequilas, imaginative margaritas and mezcales (worm not included). 5. Nue—Seattle

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Nue describes their mission: “As avid travelers and insatiable eaters, we set out to build the same kind of casual gathering, food and drink place we consistently frequent while abroad, but for whatever reason, can never quite find back home.” Nue’s Thai Mang Da Na is the best example of this approach. Forewarned on the menus as “for the ‘adventurous’”, the dish is made of Thai water beetles with hints of fruit, flower, candy and salt. 6. Bug-Appetit—New Orleans

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Located in the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Bug-Appetit allows guests to observe chefs incorporating bugs. Now through Lundi Gras, the cafe is serving Cricket King Cakes, which is a signature delicacy of the

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[morbidsmenagerie]

The PDXinsectarium has a new location! It was really good being back and getting to help out again after the sudden move, I think the new location looks a lot nicer though and will work out pretty well! If you're ever in Portland, Oregon and you like bugs (or want to like bugs), feel free to stop by!

Here's the website with hours and location info.

[bogleech]

Reminder that I sell two different illustrated biology books! Color The Abyss is a deep sea coloring book illustrated by myself with detailed scientific explanations of over 30 real species, while Unbelievable Bugs is all about arthropods, illustrated by myself and @revretch, with writing more accessible to extra young readers (but I’m thinking of making an edition for older readers, too? Should I?) Digital versions available on my Ko-Fi and on Itch.io:

https://bogleech.itch.io/

https://ko-fi.com/bogleech physical versions available on my etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/scythemantis If they’re sold out on etsy, I don’t mind people buying the ones on Amazon though that does make me the least amount of money per copy

https://www.amazon.com/Unbelievable-Bugs-Jonathan-Wojcik/dp/1673676154

https://www.amazon.com/Color-Abyss-scientifically-educational-deep-sea/dp/B08F6Y51ZH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HU90AMIDT689&keywords=color+the+abyss&qid=1681172235&s=books&sprefix=color+the+abys%2Cstripbooks%2C157&sr=1-1 If you’re in Portland, Oregon, you can also sometimes find the bug book in person at the Insectarium currently located at the Milieu Collective :)

[thegreenwolf]

Curious Gallery is pleased to have the Portland Insectarium represented at our info table this year! This awesome organization is working to create a mobile natural history museum focusing on insects and other arthropods (including living critters!) You can come meet team members Jessica Szabo, Molly Radany and Cheri Cloninger, all of whom will be offering excellent presentations at Curious Gallery this year. And you can find out more about the Insectarium and the efforts to bring it to fruition, as well as donate to the cause if you want Portland to finally have its first natural history museum!

Find out more about the Portland Insectarium at http://www.pdxinsectarium.org/

Buy your weekend or day passes for Curious Gallery, January 7-8 2017 in Portland, OR, at http://www.curiousgallerypdx.com/shop/

[bogleech]

This saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm the Portland Insectarium will be doing a workshop on making an isopod terrarium :)

[bogleech]

People near or visiting near Portland Oregon please consider supporting the INSECTARIUM. It’s open 1-5 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 1421 Stark Street - You can look at all the live arthropods and pinned specimens for $5, there’s rotating insect-themed art displays, a “touch tank” of desert beetles, monthly events including a live bug sale, and locally made insect merchandise to buy which now includes some of the pins, stickers and books made by @revretch and I! They’re still small but hope to keep growing, they even have a second floor they hope to turn into a butterfly aviary or something else cool!