Landscape Ecology of Insects
Recently, Tracy Campbell joined the Gratton lab (co-advised by Chris Kucharik) as an Agronomy Master’s student. Tracy will be working with Claudio and Chris to organize a symposium on the use of Ecoinformatics (or “Big Data”) in Agricultural Research. To learn more about “big data” in Entomology and Agriculture, click here , here, here, and …
Over the past decade, honey bees in the United States have experienced unprecedented declines. Scientists believe that these bee losses are caused by a variety of factors including pesticide exposure, loss of floral resources in the landscape due to intensification of agriculture, and infestation of hives by parasitic mites. For the past ten years, bee …
Bumble bees are some of the most relatable, and respected creatures in the insect world. Their thick, furry coat of pile (what entomologists call the hair that covers their bodies), and their easily recognizable buzz make them a charismatic microfauna akin to megafauna like the polar bear. While they certainly are cute and immensely important …
The Gratton lab is back in the field working on projects already this year! Post-doc Hannah’s project on Apple pollination is underway, and crews have been out at orchards across southern Wisconsin counting flowers, bees, and enjoying the beautiful sites! Check out the photos and videos below! [youtube]https://youtu.be/KK8-YEpkceA[/youtube]
Jeremy Hemberger, Savannah Bartel, and Anna Cates (Jackson lab) presented their research at WI Ecology‘s 19th Annual Spring Symposium. This symposium was organized by the graduate students of WI Ecology and consisted of graduate student speakers and poster presentations. The keynote speaker was Dr. Catherine Graham, Professor of Spatial Ecology and Ornithology Research at Stony …