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We are presently investigating several ways that natural enemies affect the abundance and genetics of monarch butterflies. To learn more about our research, click on the following project:

Student/Teacher/Scientist	Research: Westview Middle School, Austin TX A comparison of Ophryocystis elektroscirrha spore loads in Danaus plexipuus likely reared on native and non-native milkweeds
University Scientists	Research: Sonia M. Altizer Interactions between monarch butterflies and the protozoan parasite, Ophryocystis elektroscirrha
High School Students in U of MN lab	Research: Emily Yixian Yueh Effects of a protozoan parasite, Ophryocystis elektroscirrha, on the flight endurance of its lepidopteran host, the monarch butterfly Kaitlyn Creasey Tachinid Fly (Lespesia archippivora) Parasitism of Monarch Butterfly Larvae (Danaus plexippus) 2006-2007
MLMP Volunteers	Research: Tachind Fly Study by Allison Miller Alison Miller MLMP Volunteer, TMI, San Antonio TX Tachinid Flies: Butterfly Terminators. Ilse Gebhard, MLMP Volunteer, Kalamazoo, Michigan Tachinid Fly Parasitism of Monarch Eggs and Larvae.

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