Long Live Natural History!: A Presentation by Dr. Eric LoPresti

Описание: Come learn about natural history and the current research involving a historical moth collection with Dr. Eric LoPresti from the University of South Carolina, and how both amateur and professional naturalists can make an impact to the local community and science at-large.

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TIMESTAMPS:
1. Introduction to Dr. Eric LoPresti and his research [00:00]
2. What is Natural History? [00:35]
3. Natural history influence in modern studies [01:08]
4. How much do we know about natural history? [02:50]
5. New species of wasp moth in South Carolina [05:27]
6. The "currency" of natural history observations [06:07]
A. The importance of the larval stage in moths [06:26]
B. Red-banded hairstreak as example [08:02]
C. Less "charismatic" insects [08:57]
D. The extent of pollinator knowledge [09:29]
7. The importance of documentation [10:32]
A. Microplastics in caddisfly casings as example [10:45]
B. Pollution in herbarium sheets analysis [12:06]
C. Future uses for documentation analysis [12:27]
8. The importance of and threats facing natural history today [13:28]
9. Natural history in the mid-1800s [21:16]
A. The modern rediscovery of Arctostaphylos franciscana [23:50]
B. Non-native leaf-miners discovered in North American record [25:36]
10. Modern access to and resources for natural history [27:18]
11. Modern examples of amateur naturalists and their contributions [33:32]
A. JoAnne Russo and Eupithecia moths [33:42]
B. Richard Dominik and the Wedge Collection [36:03]
12. Conclusion and summary [46:36]
13. Questions from the audience [48:00]

Filmed Thursday 13 November 2025