LESLIE HOLMES is a student under the direction of Dr. Sherah VanLaerhoven, at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada. She arrived in the FLIES Laboratory in May 2009. Her research is focusing on biotic and abiotic factors regulating the development of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens. Leslie is an excellent addition to our laboratory for many reasons including her dynamic personality and amazing work ethic! Leslie will be with us for one year.