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Can this moth help save monarchs? Swallow-wort biological control efforts in Michigan

2023-07-13T13:00:00Z 2023-07-13T14:00:00Z Can this moth help save monarchs? Swallow-wort biological control efforts in Michigan

Invasive swallow-wort vines, kin to native milkweed plants, are disrupting the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Hypena opulenta, a defoliating moth that can only develop on invasive swallow-worts, was discovered in Ukraine and is now approved for field releases in North America. Marianna Szucs from the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University will describe research efforts to establish this moth in Michigan, and the importance of climate match and genetic diversity of the biocontrol agent.

After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry roseberryj@michigan.gov by July 03 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

 

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July 13, 2023 9:00 AM

July 13, 2023 10:00 AM

Invasive swallow-wort vines, kin to native milkweed plants, are disrupting the life cycle of monarch butterflies. Hypena opulenta, a defoliating moth that can only develop on invasive swallow-worts, was discovered in Ukraine and is now approved for field releases in North America. Marianna Szucs from the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University will describe research efforts to establish this moth in Michigan, and the importance of climate match and genetic diversity of the biocontrol agent.

After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry roseberryj@michigan.gov by July 03 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

 

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