Landscape Ecology of Insects
The Wisconsin chapter of the Society of Conservation Biology is organizing a citizen science program examining wild bees in the Lakeshore Nature preserve of the UW campus. The project will begin with a kickoff event June 14th at the Arboretum, which will focus on the field methods being used in this work, as well as …
Past studies from our research group show that the composition of the surrounding landscape can influence the abundance and diversity of predatory insects within a field, where complex landscapes (i.e., landscapes with a greater proportion of natural areas) generally support a greater abundance and diversity of predatory insects compared to simplified landscapes (i.e., landscapes surrounded …
As summer approaches, here’s a preview of the our fieldwork projects… Pollinators in bioenergy landscapes: This project is trying to understand the impact pollinator conservation strips around switchgrass plantings have on native pollinator communities. Fieldwork will be conducted at study sites throughout Central Virginia working with partners in the biofuel industry as well as a groups …
Claudio and Jeremy were featured in a live interview on Wisconsin Public Radio’s (WPR) Larry Meiller show. Their visit included discussions about pollinator health and status, and Jeremy’s work with tracking bumblebees using radio tags. Check out the links below to listen to the show! http://www.wpr.org/shows/tagging-bees-support-pollinators http://www.wpr.org/listen/731116
Recently, the Gratton lab flew out to Portland, OR to attend the 37th Annual Entomological Society of America Meeting. This was a wonderful opportunity to present our research to colleagues, catch up with former collaborators, and make new connections. Several of us presented research, including former Gratton lab members, Tim Meehan and Jamin Dreyer. …