#  Zhengyang Wang Thesis Defense (Naomi Pierce, Advisor) 

 



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 **April 22, 2022** 

 12:00PM - 12:00PM EDT 

 



 

 **Title:** *Insect Conservation*

 **Abstract:** **Part 1: Endangered Butterflies and Where to Find Them**. I uncover the life-history and movement ecology of three genera of highly endangered butterflies.

 **Part II:** **Scaling a Mountain**. I study the biology behind caterpillar fungus, a widely collected insect-fungi symbiont whose per kilo price once reached higher than that of gold.

 **Part III:** T**he Net**. I investigate insect public perception, and the global trade of dead butterflies (as collectibles) and live ants (as pets).

 **Committee:** Naomi Pierce (Advisor), Kamal Bawa (UMass Boston), Brian Farrell, David Haig



 

 



 

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