R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles

About this event

Talk: Glimpses of the Realm of Tiny Blind Beetles

Speaker: Dr. Curt Harden

When: Monday, December 7, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Where: Art Theater and online via Zoom

Tickets: Free. Museum admission not required.

Dr. Curt Harden, Entomologist with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and a Research Associate with Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will give an overview of the surprising diversity of ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) hidden in shallow subterranean habitats in Appalachia. Studying this fauna requires specialized techniques both to collect and study the beetles, due to their cryptic habitats and small size. Dr. Harden will share how his personal journey to acquire and refine these techniques has entwined with his professional journey and the discoveries made along the way.

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Upcoming R.W. Moriarty Science Seminars

Learn about scientific discoveries directly from the experts in the field. Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s scientific research staff and invited speakers discuss their latest findings on numerous scientific topics at the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar series .