Alyssa Hakes

Alyssa Hakes

Feb 08, 2019

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Thank you!

Thank you so much for backing this project! As of now we are fully funded and are still in the running to win bonus funding from the "Entomology Grant Challenge". I know that it can be hard to show a prickly thistle some love, but Pitcher's thistle is a truly special plant and an important member of dune ecosystems. Plus, your contribution also supports undergraduate research experiences. I am excited to test our ideas for invasive weevil control this summer. I will keep you posted every step of the way. Thistle be fun!


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  • Susan Hullett
    Susan HullettBacker
    A scientist who can make clever puns..you are the whole package, girl!
    Feb 09, 2019

About This Project

Pitcher’s thistle is a rare native plant that is found only one place in the world; the sand dunes of the Great Lakes. The invasion of a seed-eating weevil further threatens the plant's extinction. We will conduct a mark-recapture study to learn more about weevil dispersal and test the use of sticky, 3-D printed decoy flowers as a management strategy. This study has important implications for Pitcher's thistle conservation and invasive insect management.

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