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The Ecology: Flowers, Flies, Bats, and Butterflies

Neotropical relatives of the cucumber plant are part of a fascinating system of biological interactions. The brilliant orange flowers are pollinated by Heliconius butterflies and hummingbirds, and the seeds are dispersed by fruit bats. We are studying the many cryptic species of fruit flies that eat these tropical cucumbers.

We need your help in discovering how to tell apart fly species that are new to science!

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• Professional Scientists
• New Scientists
• Teachers
• Students

 

New Scientists, Teachers, and Students:

You can be a part of the process of discovering the amazing diversity of life on our planet!

 

Professional Scientists:

We have our voucher specimens posted and are eager to hear from you!