Insects

Correlating Vectors and Diseases in the Rainforests of Cameroon Using Molecular Genetics and Remote Sensing

This study combines molecular and microscopic techniques to examine the bio-climatic and remote sensing variables that best correlate with vector abundance and disease prevalence.

Interspecific Pathogen Transmission as Potential Cause of Ecological Replacement of Native Bombus Dahlbomii by Introduced Invasive Bumblebee Species, Argentina

The aim of the project is to explore whether the transmission of pathogens from introduced invasive bumblebees to the native bumblebee Bombus dahlbomii might explain the long term decline of this native species.

A Lepidoptera Survey to Augment an Ongoing Community Ecotourism Initiative in Eaglenest Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh

The project aims to study poorly known Lepidoptera fauna in the Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounds in Arunachal Pradesh and link the findings to a long term landscape conservation plan. In addition, the project seeks to augment an ongoing bird eco-tourism venture, through butterfly eco-tourism involving the local community.

Mapping Butterfly Hotspots: Prime Butterfly Areas in Assam, India

Assam, in northeast India, has a very high diversity of butterflies, much of which is poorly documented. This project seeks to identify and map ‘Prime Butterfly Areas’ – sites of importance for butterfly conservation, by (1) generating information on the butterfly diversity of key protected areas and (2) identifying conservation-dependent species in order to set priorities for future conservation action.

Inventory of Lepidotera of the Middle Range and Southern Face of the Main Range, Kumaon Himalaya, India

The project aims to inventory the butterflies and moths of the middle ranges and southern face of the main Himalayan range in Kumaon, Uttarakhand, India.

Assessing the Impact of Human Pressure on Biodiversity Conservation in Banco National Park – The Use of Ants as Bioindicators

This project aims at providing scientific information about the state of biodiversity conservation in Banco National Park, focussing on ants.

The Conservation of Insects in the North-Eastern Mongolia

The project aims to reveal and conserve rare and endangered species of insects in North-Eastern Mongolia. We’ll popularize insects and their habitats and necessity of their conservation among local people.

Sinai Baton Blue Butterfly Conservation Project

This project monitors the ecological status of the Sinai Baton Blue butterfly and ensure the conservation of the Sinai Baton Blue butterfly in a healthy environment.

Distribution and Conservation of Butterfly Species in the Pampean Hills

This project aims to foster knowledge of the distribution and ecology of rare or threatened butterfly species in central Argentina, a complete educational, scientific and conservation approach.

Evaluating the Efficiency of Restoration Efforts in Reviving Ecosystem Health Using Ants as Indicators or Restoration Success

This project looks at whether restoration efforts in Attappady hills successfully provide habitat for a diverse assemblages of ants and do results from monitoring such communities provide a meaningful way to evaluate restoration success?