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    Butterflies are Charismatic Insects Humans Readily Connect With

    March 8, 2019
    News
    Tags: Karen Oberhauser

    Butterflies are charismatic insects that humans readily connect with according to Karen Oberhauser.  Unfortunately, butterflies also face significant declines as described in this article from the Washington Post.

    «Cold Weather Won’t Mean Fewer Bugs This Summer
    Dr. Susan Paskewitz Will Lecture on Ticks and Their Role in Lyme Disease at the UW-Platteville Baraboo/Sauk County»

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