Another Honor

Last week I discovered that I was one of the top fifty (50) experts at AllExperts.com for the year 2009. Not that About.com, the parent of AllExperts, bothered to tell me or anything. Still, I'm flattered.

The ranking is probably based on the scores given to the expert by satisfied users of this "aska service," divided by the number of questions you answer. Considering the number of doctors, lawyers, and information technology wizards that must entertain thousands of questions each year, I'm proud to help elevate entomology to this level of prominence. Keep the questions coming, folks.

"Bug Eric" Wins Online Praise

I am pleased to announce that this blog was recently praised as one of the “Top Twenty-Five Entomology Blogs” by Anna Miller of OnlineDegree.com. It came in number six.

Anna had this to say:

”Writer and entomologist Eric R. Eaton hosts a nice, down-to-earth blog where he shares daily encounters and observations with the insect communities. He enjoys posting snapshots from everyday cockroach, aphid, and butterfly encounters as well as summaries of visits to conservatories and other biological institutions. In addition, Eaton is also very eager to answer any questions professionals and amateurs alike may have regarding any aspect of entomology, though he prefers them directed through his Allexperts.com account as opposed to the blog. If he does not know the answer himself, he professionally admits as such before suggesting alternate resources.”

Interestingly, I found out about this article through What’s That Bug, another winner in the list. Thank you for the compliments, Anna.