The Ries Lab of Butterfly InformaticsOur 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...
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September 21, 2016: 1st generation of caterpillars emerging
August 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.