"Nature biographer" with an M.S. in Medical Entomology, specializing in mosquitoes and ticks.

Please ask first if you'd like to use my photos. Photos may not be used without permission and attribution. Thanks!

I share my photos on the following sites:
https://mushroomobserver.org/observer/observations_by_user/8700
https://bugguide.net/user/view/96505
https://www.jungledragon.com/user/3232/christine_young.html

Publications (as Christine Lussier and Christine Young):

+Ginsberg, H.S., Lussier, C., Manski, D., and G. Ouelette. 2002. Management of the stinging ant, Myrmica rubra, using a baited granular formulation of hydramethylnon, 1997. Arthropod Management Tests 27(J3).

+Lussier, C. M., H. S. Ginsberg, R. A. LeBrun. July 2006. Distribution of Mosquitoes in National Park Units of the Northeastern United States. Technical Report NPS/NER/NRTR--2006/046. National Park Service. Boston, MA. Also found here: https://a.co/d/5TtoBFo

+Begley, U., Dyavaiah, M., Patil, A., Rooney, J.P., Direnzo, D., Young, C.M., Conklin, D.S., Zitomer, R.S., and T.J. Begley. 2007. Trm9 specific tRNA modifications link translation to the DNA damage response. Molecular Cell 28(5):860-70.

+Young, Christine. By Design: A Biography of Nature. 2024. https://www.blurb.com/b/11957804

My photos have been included in the following books and websites:

+Wild Edible Mushrooms of Ontario: A Field Guide by Tom Cervenka. 2019. https://a.co/d/cA9MMGG

+Photo of Monarch caterpillar (Danaus plexippus). Fashion.biologique by Jill Sherman on Instagram. 2020.

+Baorangia bicolor photo. Funga Decoded Newsletter. 2020 (2):5.

+Fly Agaric: A Compendium of History, Pharmacology, Mythology, & Exploration by Kevin M Feeney. 2021. https://a.co/d/bvZeAOE

+Multiple photos shared. New Milford Natural Resource Inventory. New Milford, CT. 2021

+Photinus pupa photo. Fujisankei Communications International “FCI News Catch!” Broadcast. 2022. https://youtu.be/Pgg44MK4vt8?si=sn5fR8taXjNAaW4Q

+The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids by Amanda Swinimer. 2023. https://a.co/d/cIlwPio

+National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America. 2023. https://a.co/d/bz132oF

+Hunting Mushrooms: How to Safely Identify, Forage and Cook Wild Fungi by Barbora Batokova. 2024. https://a.co/d/1ZpZg5F

+Photo of Bombus ternarius. Connecticut Bee Checklist by Tracy Zarrillo. (TBA)

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