Similar but Different: These Are NOT Joro Spiders
Mini Joro spider? Nope! This is a native orchard spider from NC (Tetragnathidae: Leucauge argyrobapta). Photo: Matt Bertone Media outlets …
Matt Bertone
Director, Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Entomology & Plant Pathologymatt_bertone@ncsu.eduStreet Address: 100 Derieux Place (Gardner Hall)
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Mailing Address: Campus Box 7613
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695
Job Description Dr. Matt Bertone is the Director and Entomologist with the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic (PDIC), where he focuses on identifying insects and other arthropods for clients. Identification services are vital for addressing client pest management issues, monitoring for invasive and emerging pest species, and providing accurate diagnoses and names for species involved in scientific research. In addition to these services, Matt provides identification training for state extension personnel, publishes new records and biological information on arthropods, and prepares specimens for the NCSU Insect Museum. Matt is also passionate about macro photography.
Website pdic.ces.ncsu.edu
Recent Posts by Matt Bertone
2023 Plant Disease and Insect Clinic Year in Review
We’ve finally analyzed our 2023 samples and results, and we’re excited to share them! In total the Plant Disease and …
PDIC No Longer Accepting Cash Payments
Due to to changes in University policy, we will no longer be able to accept cash payments for our …
The Cicadas Are Coming! Fear Not, Though
Face to face with a 17-year-old cicada (Brood VI; Magicicada septendecim) If you’ve been listening to the news lately, I’m …
Yellow-Legged Hornet Found in Georgia
A yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina). Photo by Gilles San Martin licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 As if we needed another …
The PDIC Welcomes a New Lab Member
The NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic is happy to announce the arrival of our newest lab member, …
What's That Tick? New Identification Guide to Species in North Carolina Can Help
A male deer or blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) As outdoor season begins to ramp up, one unfortunate side effect is …
Watch Out for These (Arthropod) Spring Home Invaders
Note: This post was originally published March 2021, and updated March 2023 Insects and other arthropods are feeling the warm …