MAJOR RESEARCH INTERESTS INCLUDE: the biology, systematics and molecular phylogenetics of parasitic wasps the evolution of host-parasitoid interactions the biodiversity and phylogeography of groundwater arthropods. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS AND PROJECTS Dr Kym Abrams, Project: Systematics and phylogeography of subterranean animal. Dr Michelle Guzik, Project: Phylogeography of subterranean animals from calcrete aquifers in central Western Australia. Dr Kate Muirhead, Project: Phylogeography and host specificity of stemborer parasitoids; essential components for the pre-emptive biocontrol of sugarcane pests in Australia. Dr Mike Rix, Project: Phylogenetics and biogepraphy of idiopid trapdoor spiders. Dr Gary Taylor, Project: Systematics and coevolution of insect herbivores on casuarinas: testing phylogenetic congruence for selection of plant biocontrol agents.