E. L. Westerman

Synchronous seasonal plasticity in colouration, behaviour, and visual gene expression in a wild butterfly population

The paper examines seasonal changes in wing coloration, behavior, and visual gene expression in Junonia coenia butterflies, finding coordinated shifts across these traits.

Asynchronous temporal variance in learning behaviour and neural gene expression in a butterfly

The paper investigates the temporal dynamics of mate preference learning and gene expression in butterflies, finding non-linear effects of exposure time on learning and gene expression.

Behavioural changes in aposematic Heliconius melpomene butterflies in response to their predatory bird calls

This study shows that Heliconius melpomene butterflies change their behavior in response to specific predatory bird calls, with males increasing walking and fluttering, but not courtship behavior.

One size does not fit all: Family specific differences in seasonal patterns of abundance and behavior in butterfly communities

The paper examines seasonal changes in butterfly abundance and behavior across different families in temperate prairies and gardens, finding family-specific responses to environmental factors.

A learning experience elicits sex-dependent neurogenomic responses in Bicyclus anynana butterflies

This study identifies sex-dependent neurogenomic responses to learning in Bicyclus anynana butterflies, revealing differences in gene expression and networks between males and females.

Genetic and peripheral visual system changes underlie evolving butterfly mate preference

The paper identifies genetic and neural changes in Heliconius butterflies that underlie variation in mate preference based on visual cues.

Evolutionary history limits species' ability to match color sensitivity to available habitat light

This study shows that animals adapt to their light environment, but evolutionary divergence between invertebrates and vertebrates limits their ability to tune color sensitivity to habitat light.

Wing-pattern-specific effects of experience on mating behavior in Heliconius melpomene butterflies

This study investigates whether social experience affects mating preferences in two subspecies of Heliconius melpomene butterflies, finding differences in courtship behavior between naive and experienced males.

Career Choice, Gender, and Mentor Impact: Results of the U.S. National Postdoc Survey

This study analyzes survey data from over 7,600 U.S. postdocs to examine factors influencing career choices, gender dynamics, and mentorship satisfaction.