BUG SWARM 2012 - BugGuide.Net

I'm interested.

… Brian D. Holt, 24 May, 2012 - 4:06pm

2011 Gathering Planning Site

Coming Soon!

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 24 May, 2012 - 2:09pm

I'm Mobile-ized!

Count me in! It should be an in-tents experience!

… John Lampkin, 21 May, 2012 - 1:22pm

'Packing?

So, U R bringing UR tent? In da werdz a Buhwheat, "O-tay."

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 21 May, 2012 - 1:43pm

Never

To answer your question I have never been navigated estuaries in an Air Boat! Sounds awesome though!

… pestnet, 14 May, 2012 - 10:02am

2012 Swarm

My husband and I attended the 2008 Swarm in the Smokies and we thoroughly enjoyed it! We saw some incredible insects and met many wonderful people. I'll try to see if we can attend the Mobile Swarm. My parents live near Pensacola, so we might be able to do this.
On another note, for any folks who are on Facebook, I have just started a Tennessee Moth Enthusiasts page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/218162658292567/
I've put Bug Guide as a resource for people in the group. I'm working on getting some new "converts"! :)

… Kris Light, 21 April, 2012 - 9:20pm

I live in birmingham! I would

I live in birmingham! I wouldn't mind the drive. It would be nice to finally meet some fellow bug lovers.

… Brandon Ray, 20 April, 2012 - 2:22pm

Welcome to Bug Guide!

See photos from last year's Gathering at Iowa State. Start posting some bugs :)
Robert

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 20 April, 2012 - 2:57pm

Count me in

I am definitely interested in attending. An easy drive from Auburn, Alabama and as a staff member at Auburn University, I can also visit our labs in that area.

… Lew Scharpf, 19 April, 2012 - 7:39am

Looking forward to meeting ...

the person who has beat me to so many new taxa for Alabama. Just when I think I found something new ... there you are 3 years before me :)

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 19 April, 2012 - 10:49am

Excellent

It will be great to meet you

… john and jane balaban, 19 April, 2012 - 9:22am

Is this still being planned?

I just ran across the thread and wondered. I may be able to attend.

Thanks,

Brian Grant

… Brian Grant, 10 April, 2012 - 8:52pm

It's a go

If you've never been to a swarm, you B miss'n out

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 10 April, 2012 - 9:52pm

I'm coming...

I'm for sure going to the bugswarm! Although with it hitting close to 90F in Kansas City in late March...I hate to think what the temperature will be in Mobile in July! But, what the heck...as long as there are great bugs and bug enthusiasts..it will be fun!

… Betsy Betros, 5 April, 2012 - 3:07pm

Hot Damn!

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 April, 2012 - 5:02pm

I'm sure

it will be way hotter and more humid than Kansas City!

… Betsy Betros, 9 April, 2012 - 10:48pm

I'll try to come...

Mobile is a long way from California, but I'll be right next door in Pensacola some time over the summer, and I'll see if I can work out the timing to allow me to attend the Bug Swarm.

… Nancy Hamlett, 29 March, 2012 - 2:01am

YAY!!

This certainly sounds fun, but I'm not sure I'll be able to come.

… Miles M. Buddy, 24 March, 2012 - 6:14pm

Southern Bugs

It's a bit early yet, but if I can swing the time I'd love a change to shoot some southern bugs... the best I get is Southern Ontario!

… Michael Battenberg, 6 March, 2012 - 10:58am

I will be attending

I will be there, so count me in

… Bill D., 3 March, 2012 - 10:58am

Don't know for sure...

Don't know for sure, but if at all possible I'd sure like to come!

… Betsy Betros, 25 February, 2012 - 1:07pm

If at all possible ...

sure like for you to come :)

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 25 February, 2012 - 1:14pm

I've put in for vacation

I'm planning on coming, as soon as my vacation leave is approved. Yea! I've never been to Alabama. I think I have some distant relatives in Mobile.

… Betsy Betros, 4 March, 2012 - 9:19pm

Sounds fun

That's driving distance for me, so definitely interested.

… Troy Bartlett, 23 February, 2012 - 8:54pm

Robert, did you find a place nearby

that can act as a gathering space for BugGuiders, references and laptops and wifi?

… john and jane balaban, 15 February, 2012 - 2:13pm

Yes

My home will serve as headquarters ... I have 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. While I've had as many as 22 house guests, including sleeping bags and air mattresses, the bedrooms will be reserved for couples. Diane Young & her husband already have one reserved. Some have even asked if they could bring tents .... by all means. Stay tuned for more info this weekend.
Z

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 15 February, 2012 - 4:21pm

2012 gathering

Yes I am interested in meeting alot of other insect collectors and insect photographers, let me know where you are meeting, city state hotel, etc

… Bill D., 15 February, 2012 - 12:32pm

Transportation and Housing

I will be posting maps, airports and motels, shortly

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 15 February, 2012 - 12:48pm

Robert. Did you do this and I missed it, or will you soon?

… Ken Allen, 21 May, 2012 - 1:46pm

In Progress

John VanDyk is short IT staff and will be posting interactive redirect shortly.

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 21 May, 2012 - 2:18pm

Posting of maps , etc.

Maps or even the address would be useful for planning. Thanks.

… Odin Toness, 15 April, 2012 - 9:14pm

Mobile Bug Swarm

Put me down to circle your lights!

… kestrel360, 14 February, 2012 - 8:45am

Definitely interested

Hopefully I'll be able to get there this time!

… Jody Anderson, 12 February, 2012 - 4:27pm

Looking forward to Bug Swarm 2012!

Robert,

Thanks for taking the initiative and getting the ball rolling. We are definitely interested in attending.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

… Loren & Babs Padelford, 12 February, 2012 - 12:46pm

GREAT!

This is going to be the first with a Southern flair, starting with a Crawfish Mixer :)

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 February, 2012 - 2:13pm

Just asking...

Is that anything like a cement mixer? ;p

I wish I could go, but it's a looooonnnggg way from the left coast... :(

… Chuck Entz, 21 May, 2012 - 10:30pm

Bug Swarm 2012

Hi Robert,

How far is it from your place to the Comfort Inn on Springdale Rd? Here's the address: Comfort Inn (AL132) 70 Springdale Blvd., Mobile, AL, US, 36606

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

… Loren & Babs Padelford, 5 April, 2012 - 1:31pm

'bout

10 minutes

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 5 April, 2012 - 4:59pm

Interested.

Not too far away.

… Ken Allen, 4 February, 2012 - 1:19pm

Interested

'Bama is only a state over from GA, so hopefully I can show up.

… Tommy McElrath, 27 January, 2012 - 2:45pm

Sounds great!

Thanks Robert

… Maury J. Heiman, 24 January, 2012 - 11:12pm

SUPER

Was hoping you could

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 25 January, 2012 - 2:23pm

Interested!

Interested, thanks, Robert!

… Stephen Cresswell, 22 January, 2012 - 4:37am

Sounds great to us!

Jon & Nancy Rapp
Columbia, Missouri

… Jon Rapp, 20 January, 2012 - 4:11pm

I am coming.

This sounds great! I have family in Mobile so I know the area fairly well. My brother lives just off of Airport Blvd. close to the airport and I have photographed in his yard. A great place.

… Carol Wolf, 18 January, 2012 - 6:23am

Wondering ...

C,
I've been meaning to ask where in Mobile you found Eupragia hospita, because of all the ones I find in my yard. Your brother's about 15 minutes from my house.
Z

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 18 January, 2012 - 10:27am

Eupragia hospita

I photographed it in Florida on 10-23-09.

… Carol Wolf, 18 January, 2012 - 11:21am

Bug Swarm

Interested. Not too far from Mississippi!

… Ben Rauch, 17 January, 2012 - 10:53pm

I'm definitely interested

Sounds like fun!

… Andrew Meeds, 10 January, 2012 - 8:44am

dude

I hope you can make it Meeds!

… Blaine Mathison, 11 January, 2012 - 6:51pm