Nov Eco Talk: Local Insect Research
November 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
Your MetroParks are laboratories for research: Ecologists, botanists, and other scientists conduct observations and experiments in nature. This research grows our understanding of how nature works and reveals new methods for conservation. Meet researchers, contemplate their study questions, hear their stories, and learn what they have discovered.
Navigating novel habitats: How insects are colonizing a network of solar arrays in Ohio
by Stephanie Murray, University of Dayton
Ohio is in the midst of a large solar boom, in which many solar arrays are being co-located with native grasses and flowers to create multi-use power plants called �solar prairies. Native plants in solar prairies is meant to attract pollinators particularly native insect pollinators making them a creative solution to insect decline and rising carbon emissions. As solar prairies continue to surface in the Midwest, Stephanie and the Prather Lab are working to bridge two large knowledge gaps: (1) the impact of solar development itself on insect communities, and (2) how to best manage a solar prairie to promote native insects and insect diversity.
by Stephanie Murray, University of Dayton
Ohio is in the midst of a large solar boom, in which many solar arrays are being co-located with native grasses and flowers to create multi-use power plants called �solar prairies. Native plants in solar prairies is meant to attract pollinators particularly native insect pollinators making them a creative solution to insect decline and rising carbon emissions. As solar prairies continue to surface in the Midwest, Stephanie and the Prather Lab are working to bridge two large knowledge gaps: (1) the impact of solar development itself on insect communities, and (2) how to best manage a solar prairie to promote native insects and insect diversity.
Fantastic Flies!
by Dr. John Stireman, Wright State University
The order of true flies (Diptera) is one of the most diverse lineages of animals, with more than 160,000 species and many more yet to be discovered. Flies are probably the most ecologically diverse order of insects. Flies are key components of most terrestrial and freshwater food webs. Dr. Stireman will present on some of the major families and diverse ecologies of these amazing, and occasionally annoying, insects.
by Dr. John Stireman, Wright State University
The order of true flies (Diptera) is one of the most diverse lineages of animals, with more than 160,000 species and many more yet to be discovered. Flies are probably the most ecologically diverse order of insects. Flies are key components of most terrestrial and freshwater food webs. Dr. Stireman will present on some of the major families and diverse ecologies of these amazing, and occasionally annoying, insects.
FREE for those ages 12 and older. Registration is required: https://www.metroparks.org/programs-events-finder/..
