In general: I use genomic data to better understand evolutionary patterns.
In specific: PhD dissertation: using phylogenetic methods to understand major evolutionary histories in the Diptera. MS thesis: using the cytochrome P450 gene family to understand generalist and specialist herbivory in Lepidoptera. Systems:
Ant-decapitating phorids in the genus Apocephalus: Neotropical fieldwork collecting phorids attracted to alarm pheromones from injured ants. Does phylogeny reflect host use? Navel orangeworm Amyelois transitella: A polyphagous lepidopteran pest whose congeners are specialists. How do P450s govern host plant breadth? |