Akito Kawahara
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Akito Kawahara is the Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Curator at the museum, and a Professor at the University of Florida.
🦋 The McGuire Center’s collection of over 10 million specimens is a treasure trove of knowledge, showcasing the diversity of butterflies and moths. It’s an honor to lead such an impactful resource! 🌟📚 #ButterflyResearch #Lepidoptera #McGuireCenter
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🦋 The McGuire Center’s collection of over 10 million specimens is a treasure trove of knowledge, showcasing the diversity of butterflies and moths. It’s an honor to lead such an impactful resource! 🌟📚 #ButterflyResearch #Lepidoptera #McGuireCenter
🦋 As the Director of the McGuire Center, I’m proud to lead one of the world's largest collections of butterflies and moths. Over 10 million specimens help us better understand these incredible insects! 🌍🦋 #McGuireCenter #LepidopteraResearch #ButterflyCollection
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🦋 As the Director of the McGuire Center, I’m proud to lead one of the world's largest collections of butterflies and moths. Over 10 million specimens help us better understand these incredible insects! 🌍🦋 #McGuireCenter #LepidopteraResearch #ButterflyCollection
🦇 Did you know that moths use ultrasound to defend against bats? This fascinating predator-prey interaction shows how evolution has equipped moths with tools to survive in the wild! 🔊🦋 #MothDefense #BatSonar #UltrasoundTech
April 19, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🦇 Did you know that moths use ultrasound to defend against bats? This fascinating predator-prey interaction shows how evolution has equipped moths with tools to survive in the wild! 🔊🦋 #MothDefense #BatSonar #UltrasoundTech
🦋 Studying the 160,000 species of butterflies and moths helps us understand their evolution, genetics, and behaviors. Every species tells a unique story about survival and adaptation. What’s your favorite butterfly species to learn about? 📚🌍 #Lepidoptera #ScienceResearch
April 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🦋 Studying the 160,000 species of butterflies and moths helps us understand their evolution, genetics, and behaviors. Every species tells a unique story about survival and adaptation. What’s your favorite butterfly species to learn about? 📚🌍 #Lepidoptera #ScienceResearch
