RESEARCH
Butterflies of Ecuador
Systematics, ecology and biogeography of the butterflies of one of the world's three most diverse countries. Funded by NSF, USA (4/2007-3/2010).
Systematics and evolution of Ithomiinae
Phylogenetic analysis, taxonomic monographs and field studies of a fascinating group of neotropical butterflies. Funded by Leverhulme Trust, UK (7/2001-8/2008).
Tropical Andean Butterfly Diversity Project
Training, databasing and setting priorities for tropical Andean butterfly research and conservation. Funded by the Darwin Initiative, UK (8/2005-12/2008). |
PUBLICATIONS Publications and downloads
Other publications relevant to butterflies of Ecuador
Recent publications:
Hall & Willmott, 2009, Trop. Lep. Res.: Two new species of Euselasia...
Elias et al., 2009, Mol. Ecol.: Diversification in Andean clearwing butterflies...
Willmott et al., 2009, Proc. Ent. Soc. Washington: New Actinote species...
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ACADEMIC
Student opportunities at Florida Museum of Natural History
Current students, volunteers and visiting researchers
Courses taught at UF
Volunteer opportunities in Parque Nacional Podocarpus, Ecuador
| RESOURCES
Butterflies of Ecuador Database
Tropical Andean Butterfly Database (including specimens from FLMNH)
Illustrated checklist of Ithomiinae
Images of Ithomiinae immature stages
Illustrated checklist of butterflies of southeastern Sulawesi |