BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

 Trevor Randall Smith was born on February 3, 1977, in Tampa, Florida. The son

of an avid outdoorsman, his earliest memories are of hunting, fishing, and hiking in the

unique ecosystems of Florida. In December 2000, he graduated from the University of

Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology under the guidance of Stuart

Fullerton. Trevor was offered an assistantship to study entomology at the University of

Florida in Summer 2001 and worked with Dr. John Capinera. Upon receiving a Master

of Science degree in December 2003, Trevor was again offered an assistantship to pursue

his Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Florida, this time with advisor Dr.

Ronald Cave.