Philip James de Vries

Philip James De Vries

Philip James DeVries PhD (born March 7, 1952) is a tropical biologist whose research focuses on insect ecology and evolution, especially butterflies. His best-known work includes symbioses between caterpillars, ants and plants, and community level biodiversity of rainforest butterflies.

Read more about Philip James De Vries:  Singing Caterpillars, Natural History Films, Photography, Selected Publications

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