Mar
18
Tiny Tigers: Introduction to the Fiercest Lepidopterans
Please note: This event is not run by Wild Ones.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
to (Central Time)
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132 Map
Live Stream Available
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, WI, 53132 Map
Live Stream Available
Public Welcome Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Public Restroom Drinking Fountains
Presented by Dr. Nicolas J. Dowdy. Head of Zoology, Milwaukee Public Museum
Tiger moths are among the most colorful, diverse, and captivating insects. They also offer remarkable insights into how animals evolve diverse strategies for survival and communication.
One theme will be the extraordinary ways tiger moths use chemicals obtained from their host plants. Many species hijack toxic chemicals from plants to defend themselves from predators such as birds and bats.
Available via zoom by emailing [email protected]