New Postdocs
This month the McGuire Center welcomes two new postdoctoral associates. Ivone de Bem Oliveira is a new postdoctoral research associate … Continue
Mimicry and Spectral Reflectance
The McGuire Center recently hosted two graduate students, Abby Robinson and Jessica Herrmann, from the Mullen lab at Boston University. … Continue
Student Spotlight: Riley Gott
Riley Gott began his doctoral studies in August 2022 studying the taxonomy and systematics of the primarily Neotropical butterfly genera … Continue
“Butterfly Moths”
Although the name sounds a little strange, there is a whole family of tropical moths called “Butterfly Moths.” Moths of … Continue
Staff Updates
The McGuire Center recently welcomed two staff members into new positions. Yi-Ming Weng is a new postdoctoral research associate of … Continue
Caterpillars!
As fall approaches, we look forward to cooler weather and more time outdoors to enjoy nature. Searching for caterpillars is … Continue
Flashback – Allyn Museum of Entomology
On February 9th, 1981, Arthur C. Allyn, Jr. signed an agreement transferring the assets and collections of the Allyn Museum … Continue
Student Spotlight: Amanda Markee
In Fall of 2021, Amanda Markee received a McGuire Center Graduate Assistantship to study variation in moth silk production for … Continue
New Florida Lepidoptera Survey
McGuire Center staff and volunteers were excited to make their first two trips to UF’s new DeLuca Preserve in Osceola … Continue
Visiting Researchers
The McGuire Center hosts numerous visiting researchers throughout the year. With the easing of travel restrictions, the past two months … Continue