Insect Identification for Novices by Roger Rittmaster

Insects are difficult to identify (no kidding!). Worse still, many insects try to imitate other insects. In this presentation, Roger will focus on key features to help identify insects in fields and backyards, including those that can be confusing. He will review methods to catch and photograph insects and provide an introduction to iNaturalist and bugguide.net, tools that make insect identification much easier.

Roger Rittmaster

Dr. Roger Rittmaster is a retired endocrinologist and an avid nature photographer, focusing on insects. He moved to Maine twelve years ago to pursue his hobbies (nature photography, land conservation, woodworking and tennis). Shortly after moving to Maine, he authored the book, “Butterflies Up Close – a guide to butterfly photography”. Roger is a Maine Master Naturalist, and former MES Vice-President, Chair of the Camden Conservation Commission and Member of the Board of Coastal Mountains Land Trust. He has been an MES member since moving to Maine from North Carolina in 2011.