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Dr. Garraway is an entomologist whose research has focused on the conservation of the endangered giant swallowtail butterfly, Papilio homerus, as well as the Caribbean Manatee Trichechus manatus. He has conducted studies on the taxonomy and biodiversity of Jamaica’s insect population and carried out morphological studies of the millipede. Pest ecology projects include the control of the yam weevil and the ecology of the banana scarring moth Pyroderces releyi, the brown citrus aphid Toxoptera citricidus and the citrus leaf miner Phyllocnistis citrella.


Courses
  • BL61E - Biological Resources for Eucation & Ecotourism
  • Z20G - Functional Organization of Animals
  • Z32C - Insect Biology & Systematics

Research Areas
  • Ecological Entomology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Insect Biodiversity and Taxonomy

Research Projects
  • Conservation of the Giant Swallowtail Butterfly Papilio homerus; in conjunction with University of Florida.
  • Conservation Ecology of the threatened Blue Swallowtail Butterfly Eurytidies marcellinus.
  • Biodiversity and systematics of selected invertebrate groups (moths, land snails, beetles).
  • Butterfly farming in Jamaica; in conjunction with Mona Institute of Applied Sciences (MIAS).

Memberships
  • Association of Tropical Lepidoptera
  • Lepidopterists' Society
  • Natural History Society of Jamaica (Past President)
  • BirdLife Jamaica
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