Brian H. Reily
E-mail: brianhreily[at]gmail.com
Research interests
My primary research interests involve the interactions of insectivorous members of the family Cleridae and their prey, primarily Scolytinae. Additionally, I am interested in pursuing studies of the systematics and biogeography of the families Cleridae, Scolytinae, Buprestidae, and Evaniidae. I am particularly interested in the family Cleridae hope to eventually develop a better understanding of the geographic distribution of members of this taxon through mapping extant collection records. I have recently picked up a fascination with neotropical Coccinellidae, particularly members of the tribe Cephaloscymnini.
Education
M.Sc., Biology,
December 2017(anticipated), Arizona State University
B.S., Biological Sciences, concentration in Marine Biology,
December 2014, Louisiana State University
A.S., Natural Sciences, Biology Concentration,
August 2012, Baton Rouge Community College
Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant: Hasbrouck Insect Collection at Arizona State University (ASUHIC)
2015-present Advisor: Dr. Nico Franz, Curator of Insects, Director of the
Biodiversity Knowledge Integration Center
• Preserved and identified insects using appropriate scientific literature and standard techniques
• Provided preliminary sorting and identification for sampling of the effects of Chlorantraniliprole
on New Mexican Range land arthropod biodiversity in conjunction with the
USDA-APHIS-CPHST Phoenix, AZ Laboratory
• Collected specimens using standard techniques and equipment (mercury vapor lamp/black light,
sweep net, beating sheet)
• Assisted with instruction and preparation of field trips for General Entomology (BIO 386, Fall 2015)
Taxa of interest
Insecta
Coleoptera
Buprestidae
Cerambycidae
Cleridae
Curculionidae
Scolytinae
Elmidae
Melyridae
Trogossitidae
Thanerocleridae
Coccinellidae
Cephaloscymnini
Diptera
Asilidae
Hymenoptera
Evaniidae
Ichneumonidae
Notoptera
Grylloblattidae
Orthoptera
Cylindrachetidae
Rhaphidophoridae
Stenopelmatidae
Tridactylidae
Stomatopoda
Pseudoscorpiones
Skills
Use of dichotomous keys
statistical analysis viaMicrosoft Excel
R
Python
EcoSim
JMP
ImageJ
Syncroscopy Auto Montage
Adobe Photoshop
Organizations
2010 - present
2010 - present
Entomological Society of America
The Coleopterists Society
Undergraduate Researcher: Louisiana State Arthropod Museum (LSAM)
2012-2015 Advisor: Dr. Christopher E. Carlton, Museum Director
• Preserved and identified insects using appropriate scientific literature and standard
techniques
• Provided identifications for the collection’s Cleridae specimens of North America (~1500
specimens)
• Provided species level identifications for Louisiana Cleridae (~1000 specimens)
• Provided genus level identifications for the collection’s Evaniidae (~50 specimens)
• Collected specimens using standard techniques and equipment (mercury vapor
lamp/black light, flight intercept trap, canopy malaise, sweep net, Berlese funnel, leaf-litter sifting)
• Assembled exhibits for use in public outreach programs
Frost Summer Intern: Frost Entomological Museum at Penn State (FEM)
Summer, 2013 Advisor: Dr. Andrew Deans, Museum Director
• Preformed routine collection management tasks such as specimen sorting and mounting
• Evaluated large numbers of pinned insects (10,000+ specimens) for signs of collection pests
and mold and attempted to provide mediation for damaged specimens through transfer to more adequate housing, active treatment by freezing, and proposal of deaccessioning of unsalvageable materials
• Performed maintenance of museum’s collecting supplies
• Provided genus level identification and sorting for collection’s Evaniidae
• Performed dissections of dry-mounted evaniid mouthparts
Library Page: East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library, Carver Branch Library
2008-2012
• Repaired damaged items and assisted in the processing of destroyed items
• Assisted with collection upkeep and maintenance
• Assisted in the training of new employees on basic library procedures