Postdoctoral Researcher in Entomology, McGill University
Currently working at the McGill University Lyman Entomological Museum as a Postdoctoral Researcher, I have a PhD in insect taxonomy and phylogenetics from the University of Guelph. Most of my research has been on the evolution and diversification of flies, although I am interested in the natural history of most insects. In addition to my academic work, I have been widely involved with science communication through blogging, podcasting, and other social media projects for more than a decade.
The next invasion of insect pests will be discovered via social media
Aug 14, 2020 15:22 pm UTC| Nature
In mid-July, Reddit user erako shared a photo of some exotic-looking insects, curious as to what they were. The insects seemed out of place for Mississauga, Ont. they were bright red, covered with black bands and...
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