Exciting news! Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 26th NZ Molecular Ecology conference being held in the Catlins! Visit our website nzmolecol5.wixsite.com/nz-molecular-e…

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#Marsden fieldwork around Waikato - searching for stonefly mimics Francis J. Burdon Brian Smith Graham McCulloch

Registrations for the 26th NZ Molecular Ecology meeting close this Friday! Don’t miss out! Head to our website to register: nzmolecol5.wixsite.com/nz-molecular-e…

otago.ac.nz/zoology/news/e… major shifts in #insect #eDNA assemblages linked to recent deforestation in NZ Graham McCulloch Wilderlab sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

I'm really excited about our #Marsden funded project investigating the consequences of #biodiversity on ecosystem processes across the stream-riparian interface. We'll be advertising for two PhD positions working closely together - further details to be announced shortly

I am looking for 2 PhD candidates to join my group at The University of Waikato 🎓 next year to investigate #biodiversity and ecosystem processes across stream-riparian boundaries. Both projects will focus on #foodwebs and ecosystem functioning in forested streams. Please RT! tinyurl.com/4pf76n8u

Congrats to 26th NZMolEcol University of Otago 2023 student prize-winners - Kahu Hema, (Hadley Muller), Hui Zhen Tan, Mary Hawkes & Monica Vallender

Our new paper is online at Environmental DNA. We use national stream macroinvertebrate datasets collected using benthic sampling and #eDNA to compare how well each quantifies stream ecosystem health. eDNA works well with the right approach and/or index onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Check out the cover on the latest issue of Journal of Economic Entomology! That's my wasp from our study on wasps as biocontrol agents, published in this issue! My first journal cover. I'm so happy. academic.oup.com/jee/issue/117/5 Amy Lynn Toth Zoology_Otago Entomological Society of America Entomological Society of New Zealand

Thrilled to see this work published Science Magazine @peterkdearden Graham McCulloch @ludo_dutoit @TK_Dunedin Brodie Foster Gracie Kroos Dr Mei Peng Human-driven evolution of color in a stonefly mimic | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

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How do insects adapt to harsh alpine conditions? Our new research reveals strikingly different responses to elevation in two closely related stoneflies. Ecology and Evolution Jon Waters Brodie Foster Marsden Fund doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7…

Horrific to see the humanities and social sciences panels being disbanded. A dark day for many and a remarkably short sighted decision. Impact should not be measured just from core science beehive.govt.nz/release/marsde…

Congrats Anran fan on the first publication from your MSc Zoology_Otago #eDNA #biodiversity doi.org/10.1111/ecog.0…

There’s still time to vote for our amazing #stonefly in NZ Bug of the Year 2025 bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz/vote-here-2025/

Exciting collaboration with Department of Conservation Wilderlab shows the value of targeted eDNA for biodiversity management and population genetics Graham McCulloch McCulloch - 2025 - Ecology and Evolution - onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ec…