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Mosquitoes of the Southern Appalachians

Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands

Instructor: Dr. Brian Byrd (Western Carolina University) Check back later for a description and pre-requisites.

Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies

Highlands Biological Station 265 North 6th St, Highlands

Instructor: Dr. John Morse Natural history and taxonomy of mayflies (Ephemeroptera), stoneflies (Plecoptera), and caddisflies (Trichoptera), including systematics, ecology, and behavior of larvae and adults, with emphasis on those aspects important in ecological studies, biological monitoring of water quality, and sport fishing.  Insects will be collected from mountain stream habitats, and identifications will be done in the laboratory. Pre-requisites:Students are expected to have prior training in zoology, but not necessarily entomology