ARMANDO ROSARIO-LEBRON ENTOMOLOGY CONSULTING

Exploring the hidden world of invertebrates.

Armando Rosario-Lebron outdoors in a sun hat

About

Armando Rosario-Lebron is an entomologist whose career has crossed federal agencies, a national museum, professional associations, and the research bench. He has helped safeguard US ports and farms as plant protection staff in Washington DC for the nation's quarantine program, was part of the staff stewarding an insect collection of millions of specimens at the Smithsonian, represented thousands of colleagues in national association leadership, and consulted for film and television. He is now a doctoral researcher at Swansea University in Wales. Across every level, from the microscope to national policy, he works to make entomology accurate, useful, and open to everyone.

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Work

Few entomologists have worked across as many levels as Armando. He spent eight years on the plant protection staff in Washington DC, in the national quarantine program that protects US ports and farms from invasive pests. He served as National Vice President of the National Association of Agriculture Employees, representing thousands of federal colleagues. He helped care for one of the world's largest insect collections at the Smithsonian, where he remains a research affiliate. He has consulted for film and television, edited for the Southwestern Entomologist, founded the Ommatidium Project to connect the public with expert entomologists, and is now completing doctoral research at Swansea University.

Film

Armando's unique expertise as an entomological consultant for film and television brings unparalleled authenticity to projects portraying the natural world. His deep knowledge of arthropods and their behavior ensures accurate and compelling representations in visual media. Through his work, Armando combines his scientific background with storytelling to engage audiences and foster a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of the natural world.

Skipper butterfly on goldenrod