Insects, weather and climate

Wood, C. R. (2009) Insects, weather and climate. Weather, 64 (8). pp. 221-223. ISSN 0043-1656 doi: 10.1002/wea.431

Abstract/Summary

Applications of atmospheric science are relevant to a range of themes within science and society; application to entomology was the main focus of this meeting organised by Dr Curtis Wood (University of Reading). This meeting was held jointly with the Royal Entomological Society. The talks were designed to appeal to the broader scientific community by showcasing topics near the join of the two disciplines. The audience heard about exciting topics within weather and climate change, how they are applied to entomological science and how insects can be used to advance atmospheric science. The meeting included the 2009 Margary Lecture given by Prof. Philip Mellor from the Institute for Animal Health (IAH) at Pirbright.