Jaret C. Daniels

Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D. is a professional nature photographer, author, native plant enthusiast, and entomologist. He currently serves as an Assistant Curator and Director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Associate Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida. He is particularly interested in at-risk butterfly and native insect pollinator conservation. He has authored numerous scientific papers, popular articles, and books on gardening, wildlife conservation, wildflowers, insects, and butterflies. Jaret lives in Gainesville, Florida with his wife Stephanie and numerous pets.