Sarah Smith

Sarah Smith

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Curator and Collection Manager, insect systematics and taxonomy
Department of Entomology

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517-353-1630

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Research Interests

I am interested in the the taxonomy and systematics of tropical bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). My current research focuses on the taxonomy of Xyleborini ambrosia beetles and the creation of diagnostic resources to facilitate their identification.

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