If forced to choose, I would be more inclined to call myself an ecology-enthusiast (vs. an entomology-enthusiast.) I approach my studies of insects from the perspective of how each contributes to the biodiversity of my local city park.
I do not own, nor have I ever owned, any books or field guides about insects. Instead I rely solely on the internet [ie., websites and .pdf files] and experts [including Bugguide] as my sources of information about insects.
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