Urban Barcode Project Team 2022-23 MCNDHS Ant Barcode Team
Program:
Urban Barcode Project
Year:
2022-23
Research Topic:
Biodiversity & trade
Taxonomic Group Studied:
Animals: Invertebrate

Project:

Barcoding Ants that are in a symbiotic relationship with Lycaenid Butterflies in North East
Students:
Mangal Maibam, Ricardo Rengifo, Sergio Availa
School:
Manhattan Compehensive Night and Day High School, NY, Manhattan
Mentors:
Alfred Lwin

Abstract:

This project aims to identify ant species that have a symbiotic relationship with Lycaenid butterflies in the North East to better understand ants' biodiversity and populations of native Lycaenid butterflies.

Poster:

Team samples: