Entomological Etymology 6: the mosquito hawk
Channel: taylor Dr Ant Brains
Date: 2024-03-26

I explain the origin of words related to bugs, blending bug science and word histories.

In this episode, I talk about the mosquito hawk, discussing myths around this creature and its many names.

Transcript: https://www.drantbrains.com/blog-1/entomological-etymology-6-the-mosquito-hawk

Sources:
Lewis & Short, (1879). A Latin Dictionary.
Leslie Mertz ( 2015). Entomology Today.
Helena Horton (2021). The Guardian. 
Orkin LLC (2024).
Douglas Harper (2019). Online Etymology Dictionary.
Charles P. Alexander (1971). Trans. American Entomol. Soc.