WELCOME TO ENTOMOLOGY AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
Our department offers outstanding academic programs for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for research, teaching, and extension careers in entomology, ecology and wildlife conservation.
Our teaching, research, and extension efforts emphasize whole-organism biology, conservation biology, and the interactions between humans and other species.
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Ecology Woods FUND
Ecology Woods is a 35-acre forest on the southern edge of UD’s Newark Farm, adjacent to Route 4 and the UD Athletics Complex. This location has been a unique site for ecological research, conservation, and student learning since the 1960s.
It was Dr. Roland Roth, a faculty member in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, who protected and nurtured this space for nearly 35 years.
Find out how you can help preserve Dr. Roth's work with a contribution to the Ecology Woods Fund.
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Featured video
Insect ecology and conservation major Em Beauchamp is "The Moth Defender": youtube.com/watch?v=07dHdS3uNVs
The Moth Defender
Em Beauchamp studied how pesticides used to control mosquitos can also affect caterpillars. She studied a population of Io moth caterpillars, with the help and supervision of UD ecologist Douglas Tallamy. Learn about our unique insect ecology and conservation major.
Latest news
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Radar data find no decline in insect numbers—but there’s a catch
November 18, 2025 | Written by Katherine Kornei | ScienceA new study found no evidence of widespread insect decline over the 10-year period it studied. The study used weather radar data to survey insect populations and suggests bugs could be sensitive to warmer winters. University of Delaware agricultural entomologist and molecular ecologist Michael Crossley was not involved in the study, but responded to the research, saying it only captures a small part of insect life. -
The moth defender
November 10, 2025 | Written by Beth Miller Photos by Evan Krape | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase | Video by Jeffrey C. Chase and Sam KmiecUniversity of Delaware senior Em Beauchamp spent the summer studying how spraying for mosquitoes affects caterpillars. She studied with renowned UD ecologist Douglas Tallamy, T.A. Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources. -
Delaware Botanic Gardens opens educational talks at new pavilion
October 28, 2025 | Written by Coastal PointUniversity of Delaware TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Doug Tallamy spoke to 175 people at the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek. The New York Times bestselling author focused on how homeowners can help save their yards by planting native plants.
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