Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 29 Sep 2002 to 30 Sep 2002 (#2002-250)
There are 7 messages totalling 428 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. 7th International Wetlands Conference
2. Faculty positions - Butler University
3. Summary: Caterpillar Field Guides (2)
4. Job: Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Colorado, Boulder
5. Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Invasion Ecology, SERC
6. Field research assistantship
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 04:34:47 -0400
From: "Leon P.M. Lamers" <leon.lamers@SCI.KUN.NL>
Subject: 7th International Wetlands Conference
Dear colleagues,
Under the auspices of INTECOL, Utrecht University will organize the
7th INTECOL International Wetlands Conference
in Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 25 through 30 July 2004.
All wetland scientists and water resource managers across the globe are
kindly invited to participate in this meeting. Visit the Conference website
and bookmark it!
www.bio.uu.nl/INTECOL
For further information, and/or if you want to receive all further
conference mailings, please send an e-mail to:
INTECOL@fbu.uu.nl
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:46:55 -0500
From: "Miller, Richard" <rwmiller@BUTLER.EDU>
Subject: Faculty positions - Butler University
Ecologgers -
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We have 2 tenure-track positions open if you are looking for a job. If
not, please forward to anyone you think might be interested.
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Richard Miller
Butler University
rwmiller@butler.edu
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Faculty Positions in Biology
Butler University
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The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for two
tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR positions beginning August, 2003.
Applicants should have a Ph.D., teaching experience, and a strong
commitment to undergraduate education. Experience with inquiry-based
learning is a plus. Teaching responsibilities for both positions include
introductory biology. Other teaching opportunities include upper
division electives and/or senior seminars in your area of
specialization. Butler has an established undergraduate research program
supported by institutional funds. Successful candidates will be expected
to sustain a research program involving undergraduates. Set-up funds are
available for each position.
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ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGIST: Teaching responsibilities include animal physiology
and general zoology. Ability to teach invertebrate biology is a plus.
Area of research is open.
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BOTANIST: Teaching responsibilities include introductory botany and
upper level botany classes in area of specialization. Area of research
is open.
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Butler University, located in Indianapolis, has an enrollment of 3500
undergraduates and offers degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences plus
Business, Pharmacy, Fine Arts and Education. The Department of
Biological Sciences has 12 full-time faculty and 200 majors. We are
searching for people to complement the teaching and research areas of
the present faculty. Information about the teaching and research
interests of our faculty and departmental resources can be found at our
web site: <www.butler.edu/biology>. Applicants should submit a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and
philosophy, a statement of current and planned research, unofficial
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Richard W. Miller,
Biology Search, Department of Biological Sciences, Butler University,
4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Inquiries can be made by
e-mail to: rwmiller@butler.edu <mailto:tdolan@butler.edu> . To be
assured of full consideration, applications should be received by 1
November.
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:25:36 -0500
From: Eric Ribbens <E-Ribbens@WIU.EDU>
Subject: Summary: Caterpillar Field Guides
Recently I posted this request for information:
"A friend is looking for a "good field guide to caterpillars". She already
has one for butterflies and moths, but now would like to be able to
identify the larvae. She's not a professional biologist, just someone
interested in biology. Suggestions are greatly appreciated."
Attached are the responses I received, sorted by item and stripped of
identifying information. Thank you very much, all respondents!
Eric Ribbens
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1: The 'First Guide to Caterpillars' in the Peterson series shows 100+
common caterpillars. It is written for children, but still useful for adult
naturalists.
- it is rather broad with some good natural history - food plants etc.
- It's not comprehensive by any means, but has a fair amount of
caterpillars in it, representing the most common families.
- Believe it or not, Peterson's First Guide to Caterpillars, which is
meant for children, is excellent.
2: The US Forest Service produces a picture guide to forest caterpillars
which is quite comprehensive.
- The USDA Forest Service have two excellent guides for caterpillars.
They are Caterpillars of Eastern Forests (FHTET-96-34) and Geometroid
Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian Forests (FHTET-2001-10).
Contact Richard Reardon in Morgantown, WV, phone 304-285-1566, e-mail
rreardon@fs.fed.us. The best thing is they are free or they were free.
- (FHTET-96-34) is on the web at:
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/cateast/cateast.htm
3: Some of the moth and butterfly guides have the more common larvae and
pupae but not complete.
- The Audubon field guide to Butterflies has some good color photos of
caterpillars.
- Butterflies of North America (Scott, 1986, Stanford Press) has pictures
of some of the better-known larvae.
- Swallowtail butterlfies of the Americas (Tyler et al.) has pictures of
many Papilionid larvae.
4: Larvae are difficult. Most people rear them out to adults if they're
not certain. Sometimes it helps if you know the local fauna and can narrow
the possibilities on the basis of what plant you find them on (because it
should be the larval hostplant).
5. Go to the following web site and look for the following publications,
then send an email request that they be mailed to you. Usually, they are
delivered within a couple weeks:
http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/publications.shtml
- Wagner et al. 1997. Caterpillars of eastern forests. FHTET-96-34
- Miller, J. C. 1995. Caterpillars of Pacific Northwest Forests and
Woodlands. FHM-NC-06-95. I'm not sure if this one is still in print.
- Wagner et al. 2001. Geometroid caterpillars of Northeastern and
Appalachian Forests. FHTET-2001-10.
Some of these are available as web downloads, too, if you have the
software/technology.
6. A more technical dichotomous key can be found in the multivolume work:
Immature Insects.
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 16:59:02 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Job: Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Colorado, Boulde
Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Colorado, Boulder
The Department of Environmental, Population and Organismic Biology at the
University of Colorado seeks an Ecologist to enhance our research and
teaching programs in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Our goal is to
hire the best individual in any discipline of ecology. Information on the
current composition of the department and its programs can be found at
http://www.Colorado.EDU/epob/. The department also has formal
associations with the Environmental Studies Program (ENVS), the Institute
of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR), the University Museum, and the
Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Studies (CIRES) at CU.
The individual will be hired at the Assistant Professor level and will be
expected to pursue an active research program and to teach in their area
of expertise and the core curriculum. Applicants should submit a current
curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the
names of 4 references to: Ecologist Search Committee, EPO Biology, UCB
334, University of Colorado, Boulder CO 80309. Review of applications
will begin on November 1, 2002. Information can be obtained from
esearch@spot.colorado.edu. The University of Colorado is committed to
diversity and equality in education and employment.
William D. Bowman
Director, Mountain Research Station/INSTAAR
Associate Professor,
Environmental, Population and Organismic Biology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
(303) 492-2557
FAX (303) 492-8699
http://spot.colorado.edu/~bowman/Home.html
http://www.colorado.edu/mrs/
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:00:14 -0400
From: David Inouye <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Invasion Ecology, SERC
Title: Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Invasion Ecology
Description: The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has
developed one of the largest coastal invasions research program in the
United States, The Marine Invasions Research Laboratory
(<http://invasions.si.edu/>). We have a staff of approximately 25
biologists, who conduct research throughout the country and overseas.
We currently have a position open to a postdoctoral researcher to conduct
research on the transfer and population dynamics of coastal marine
organisms in the ballast water of ships. The researcher will participate
as a member of a research team and will be expected to contribute strongly
in the following areas:
* Experimental design;
* Oversight of Implementation;
* Data Management & Statistical Analysis;
* Completion of Reports & Publications.
Education / Experience: PhD in Ecology or related field. Candidates must
have a strong background in experimental design, statistics, data
management and experience conducting field experiments. Knowledge of
plankton communities is a plus, but not essential.
Skills: Applicant must be organized, self motivated, independent and
pro-active. A proven ability to produce tangible results from significant
or difficult tasks is essential. Some travel will be required.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a research team
are required as is a proven talent to write reports and publications.
Salary: $35,000 plus benefits
Duration: 2 years, with prospect of renewal. Starts as soon as fall 2002.
Location: Position is based at the Marine Invasion Research Lab,
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), Edgewater, Maryland,
USA. SERC is a research center of the Smithsonian Institution, located on
the western shore of Chesapeake Bay, approximately 10 miles south of
Annapolis, 40 miles west of Washington D.C., and 40 miles south of Baltimore
To Apply: Please submit current CV as well as names, phone numbers, and
email addresses of 3 references. Application review will be begin October
15th; position is open until filled. Applications should be submitted to
Monaca Noble, noblem@si.edu <mailto:noblem@si.edu>, Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center, P.O. Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037 USA. Email
submission preferred.
United States citizenship and the ability to obtain security clearance at
the confidential level will be required.
Monaca Noble
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
647 Contees Wharf Rd
Edgewater, MD 21037
443-482-2414
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:22:14 -0400
From: Kerry Brown <kbrown@LIFE.BIO.SUNYSB.EDU>
Subject: Field research assistantship
Title: Field research assistantship in Invasion Ecology in the tropics
Description: I am studying the ecology of an invasive plant in a tropical
forest in Puerto Rico. I currently have a position open for a field
assistant to help with this project. The assistant will be expected to
contribute in the following areas: helping with census, acquiring soil
samples, collecting leaf litter, harvesting transplant experiments, and data
entry. Specific details about the project available upon request.
Education / Experience: BS/BA in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or
related field.
Duration: The assistant will be needed from January 2003 ^Ö April 2003.
I will pay for round trip travel expenses to Puerto Rico; I will also cover,
(in full) housing and food while in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, no stipend
can be offered.
Send resume and two recommendations (contact information for referees will
suffice, i.e. E-mail addresses) to: Kerry Brown, Kbrown@life.bio.sunysb.edu
Only electronic submissions will be considered.
Thank you,
Kerry Brown
SUNY at Stony Brook
Department of Ecology and Evolution
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:13:43 -0400
From: Becky <olinallen@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: Summary: Caterpillar Field Guides
There's also "The butterflies of West Virginia and their caterpillars,"
Univ. of Pittsburgh Press, 1997, with color photos of (mostly) common larvae
and pupae.
Olin Allen
984 Marl Pit Road
Middletown DE 19709
(302) 376-7890
olinallen@earthlink.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU]On Behalf Of Eric Ribbens
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 4:26 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: Summary: Caterpillar Field Guides
Recently I posted this request for information:
"A friend is looking for a "good field guide to caterpillars". She already
has one for butterflies and moths, but now would like to be able to
identify the larvae. She's not a professional biologist, just someone
interested in biology. Suggestions are greatly appreciated."
Attached are the responses I received, sorted by item and stripped of
identifying information. Thank you very much, all respondents!
Eric Ribbens
-----------------------------------------------------------
1: The 'First Guide to Caterpillars' in the Peterson series shows 100+
common caterpillars. It is written for children, but still useful for adult
naturalists.
- it is rather broad with some good natural history - food plants etc.
- It's not comprehensive by any means, but has a fair amount of
caterpillars in it, representing the most common families.
- Believe it or not, Peterson's First Guide to Caterpillars, which is
meant for children, is excellent.
2: The US Forest Service produces a picture guide to forest caterpillars
which is quite comprehensive.
- The USDA Forest Service have two excellent guides for caterpillars.
They are Caterpillars of Eastern Forests (FHTET-96-34) and Geometroid
Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian Forests (FHTET-2001-10).
Contact Richard Reardon in Morgantown, WV, phone 304-285-1566, e-mail
rreardon@fs.fed.us. The best thing is they are free or they were free.
- (FHTET-96-34) is on the web at:
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/cateast/cateast.htm
3: Some of the moth and butterfly guides have the more common larvae and
pupae but not complete.
- The Audubon field guide to Butterflies has some good color photos of
caterpillars.
- Butterflies of North America (Scott, 1986, Stanford Press) has pictures
of some of the better-known larvae.
- Swallowtail butterlfies of the Americas (Tyler et al.) has pictures of
many Papilionid larvae.
4: Larvae are difficult. Most people rear them out to adults if they're
not certain. Sometimes it helps if you know the local fauna and can narrow
the possibilities on the basis of what plant you find them on (because it
should be the larval hostplant).
5. Go to the following web site and look for the following publications,
then send an email request that they be mailed to you. Usually, they are
delivered within a couple weeks:
http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/publications.shtml
- Wagner et al. 1997. Caterpillars of eastern forests. FHTET-96-34
- Miller, J. C. 1995. Caterpillars of Pacific Northwest Forests and
Woodlands. FHM-NC-06-95. I'm not sure if this one is still in print.
- Wagner et al. 2001. Geometroid caterpillars of Northeastern and
Appalachian Forests. FHTET-2001-10.
Some of these are available as web downloads, too, if you have the
software/technology.
6. A more technical dichotomous key can be found in the multivolume work:
Immature Insects.
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