New Mexico supports a high diversity of insects and other arthropods. Global insect declines due to human activities have been documented world-wide, and now here in New Mexico. This presentation provides information on the current status of New Mexico insects, on the ecological characteristics of our insects, on reasons for our high diversity of insects, along with examples of recent human caused declines and efforts to conserve New Mexico insects threatened with extinction.
Dr. Lightfoot is an Assistant Research Professor and the Senior Collection Manager for the Division of Arthropods, Museum of Southwestern Biology, at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He has been conducting research on insect taxonomy, ecology and conservation across New Mexico for over 40-years. He conducts research on insect evolution and classification, insect ecology, conservation and ecological restoration. Dr. Lightfoot received his Bachelor of Science degree in entomology from Oregon State University in 1981, and his Master of Science, and PhD. Degrees from New Mexico State University in 1985 and 1988. Dr. Lightfoot is currently engaged in several insect conservation projects in New Mexico.
Member Presale Date (February 13); Public Sale Date (March 1)
Date and Time
- April 30, 2026
- 11am – 12:00pm
Location
Udall Building second floor conference room, 725 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Pricing
- Member $15
- Not-yet-member $20
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