The Ries Lab of Butterfly InformaticsDr. Ries visited Howard University in January to speak at their departmental seminar about the work of the Ries Lab at Georgetown.
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February 13, 2017: Dr. Ries seminar at Howard U.
September 21, 2016: 1st generation of caterpillars emerging
Our first generation of silver-spotted skipper caterpillars are almost all finished developing (except for the unfortunate individuals who were put in the coldest treatments). We now have adults emerged and in the mating cage - hopefully ready...
Read moreAugust 19, 2016: Chambers are up and running!
After two months of electrical mishaps, our growth chambers are finally up and running and filled with hundreds of caterpillars.
August 04, 2016: Kevin presents results of summer research
Kevin presents the results of the species distribution model on the Baltimore Checkerspot at the Georgetown REU summer poster session. His poster was, of course, a smashing success.