Forensic Entomology

Professor
School of Natural Resources
4025606684
lhigley1@unl.edu

bio

Leon Higley is an insect ecologist with the university who has researched and received grants about the endangered salt creek tiger beetle and how insects adapt in extreme environments. Higley also uses entomology to explain how insects affect forensic science. In 2007, he received the Founder’s Memorial Award from the Entomological Society of America for making significant contributions to the world of entomology.