Professor of Biology

434.544.8362
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Dr. Styrsky joined the University of Lynchburg in 2006.

Biography:

I am a broadly trained ecologist with interests that range from behavioral ecology to life-history ecology to community ecology. I address empirical research questions primarily in field settings. I have worked extensively with plants, terrestrial arthropods, and birds both throughout North America and in Panama.

Education

• PhD, Entomology – Auburn University
• MS, Biology – Illinois State University
• BS, Biology – Southwestern University

Courses Taught

• BIOL 210: Animal Biology
• BIOL 309: Environmental Entomology
• BIOL 310: Ornithology
• BIOL 321: General Ecology

Research Interests

• Ecological interactions between ant-acacia mutualisms and orb-weaver spiders
• Ecology of ant-hemipteran interactions in agriculture
• Natural history and conservation of birds and insects
• Life-history ecology of birds

Areas of Expertise

• Entomology
• Ornithology
• Mutualism