Marschalek Lab for Insect Conservation

Evelyn presenting an insect decomposer project at Missouri Natural Resources Conference. We were able to discuss our shared interests in burying beetles with the St. Louis Zoo (they are involved with the American burying beetle recovery efforts).

This fall we started tagging monarch butterflies on the UCM campus with the hope that some will be resighted in Mexico this winter.

Just started a marking study of the regal fritillary butterfly here in Missouri. While this butterfly appears to be declining throughout most of its range, populations in western MO and eastern KS seem to be holding their own.

Patience pays off for the 2019 field crew. Finally found our first Hermes copper adults of the year. Late due to the cool spring. Surprisingly, it appears males and females emerged at the same time. Two pairs seen mating today.

Emily presenting a pollinator study at the Missouri Natural Resources Conference.