Matthew D. Moran

Matthew D. Moran

Professor of Biology, Hendrix College

Matthew D. Moran is a professor of Biology at Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Matthew has published work on grassland ecology, predator-prey interactions, plant-animal interactions, and insect ecology. Matthew’s applied research focuses on land-use, in particular how the energy industry is developing and fragmenting landscapes. Matthew has been a professor at Hendrix College since 1996 and has primarily taught Ecology and Evolution, Zoology, Field Ecology, and Natural History.

Articles by: Matthew D. Moran

Researchers have documented large population declines in beetles, including carabid beetles, like the one shown here.

Insect apocalypse? Not so fast, at least in North America

By Matthew D. Moran published

Recent reports of dramatic declines in insect populations have sparked concern about an 'insect apocalypse.' But a new analysis of data from sites across North America suggests the case isn't proven.