معرفی
Dr. Jaret C. Daniels serves as Curator and Program Director at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity within the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. His research focuses on Lepidoptera conservation, pollinator ecology, and biodiversity preservation, with a particular emphasis on North American butterflies and moths. He leads projects examining climate change impacts, habitat restoration, and innovative communication strategies to engage communities in wildlife conservation.
Key areas of expertise include endangered species recovery (e.g., Miami blue butterfly), insect-plant interactions, and ecological responses to environmental disturbances such as hurricanes and sea-level rise. His work bridges academic research with applied conservation, emphasizing citizen science and policy advocacy.
Publications highlight themes like pollinator declines, agroecosystem management, and the development of tools like the CropPol database. His research frequently integrates genetics, behavioral ecology, and landscape-level analyses to address biodiversity challenges.
