Insects

Nana Gratiashvili

Investigation of an Endemic, Threatened Ant Species – Myrmoxenus Tamarae and Education of Local People for Ant Conservation in Borjomi dDstrict (Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Georgia)

Our project aim is to investigate the endemic ant species Myrmoxenus tamarae in Borjomi district (Samtskhe-Javakheti region), to educate local people and school pupils about the importance of this threatened ant as an indicator in the forest ecosystem.

Rodrigo Gonçalves

Effects of Forest Fragmentation on Communities and Populations of Wild Bees (Hymenoptera, Apidae) in a Rural Landscape Western Paraná (Brazil)

The main focus of the project is to assess the possible impact of forest fragmentation on communities and populations of bees (western Paraná - Brazil).

Anita Aisenberg

Arachnids of Uruguay: From Fear to Knowledge and Conservation

The ai of the project is to implement an educational program to create consciousness on the importance of preserving arachnids and their natural ecosystems in Uruguay.

Duc Anh Nguyen

The Cave Millipede Fauna of Phong Nha-Ke Bang Region, North Central of Vietnam

This project aims to contribute to conserve biodiversity of Phong Nha-Ke Bang region through providing the better understanding of the cave millipede fauna, and recommending conservation solution.

Dejan Kulijer

Research and Conservation of Dragonfly Species of European Concern and their Habitats in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The aim of the project is research and conservation of dragonfly species and their habitats in Bosnia and Herzegovina focusing on dragonfly species of European concern.

Dinh Sac Pham

Research and Conservation of Cave Arachnids in the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – A World Natural Heritage Area

The aim of the project is to study the cave Arachnid fauna in the Ha Long Bay and propose management solutions to conserve the cave biodiversity value.

Mónica Fernanda Nime

Scorpion Ecology in Disturbed Habitats within the Arid Chaco of Argentina

The aim of the project is to evaluate the effect of environmental factors and different types of anthropic disturbances on the diversity of scorpions and involve the local community in conservation activities throughout the region.

Miloš Popović

Endangered Serbian Butterflies – Urgent Need for Research and Conservation

The aim of the project is to provide scientific data basis for conservation of endangered butterfly species in Serbia, and involving more people in butterfly research and conservation.

Scott Groom

Bee Conservation in Samoa: Identifying Threats and Developing Strategies

This project provides a foundation investigation into the current status of Samoan bees, plant/bee interactions, and an approach to management of pollinators based on the long-term needs for both conservation and agriculture.

Rayner Núñez

Butterflies of Turquino National Park, Cuba. Research and Individual Capacity Building Toward its Conservation

The aim of the project is to update inventory of Turquino National Park butterflies and obtain data on its biology and capacitating park personnel and local communities toward butterflies conservation.