Ecology and Genetics of Three Canadian Butterflies: An Intro
Faculty
Science
Supervisor Name
Nusha Keyghobadi
Keywords
molecular ecology, population dynamics, Mottled Duskywing, Bog Copper, Rocky Mountain Apollo
Description
Canadian butterflies are an iconic and well-loved group of insects. Understanding species ecological tendencies and genetic makeup is crucial for conservation and sustainability of butterfly populations on a large scale. Even having a brief overview of select butterfly species deepens one's appreciation for these small creatures. My USRI project focused on mark-recapture programs to study population dynamics and genetic sampling for the Mottled Duskywing, Bog Copper, and Rocky Mountain Apollo butterflies, as well as PCR testing for the presence of Wolbachia, an infectious bacteria, in Mottled Duskywing.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to Dr. Nusha Keyghobadi, Shayla Kroeze, the Western University USRI program, and the Faculty of Science for their kindness and support.
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Document Type
Poster
Ecology and Genetics of Three Canadian Butterflies: An Intro
Canadian butterflies are an iconic and well-loved group of insects. Understanding species ecological tendencies and genetic makeup is crucial for conservation and sustainability of butterfly populations on a large scale. Even having a brief overview of select butterfly species deepens one's appreciation for these small creatures. My USRI project focused on mark-recapture programs to study population dynamics and genetic sampling for the Mottled Duskywing, Bog Copper, and Rocky Mountain Apollo butterflies, as well as PCR testing for the presence of Wolbachia, an infectious bacteria, in Mottled Duskywing.