Date : recurring
Course description
Practical exercises
• Sampling and preserving techniques
• Identification of specimens to genus and species level using dicotomous keys and entomological collections
• Management of entomological collections
• Hoverfly and bee rearing
• Application of Syrph the Net in environmental evaluation
Lecture topics
• General information about Syrphidae
• General information about Apoidea
• Morphology of adult and larvae of Syrphidae
• Morphology of adult of Apoidea
• The use of bioindicators to evaluate habitat state for conservation
• Hoverflies as bioindicators with particular reference to the Syrph the Net method
• The role of Syrphidae as organic pest control
• The ecosystemic role of Apoidea
Evaluation
Participants will be required to perform a final test in order to assess their skills gained during the course.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a “Certificate of Attendance”.
Teachers
Dr. Daniele Sommaggio
University of Padua
Dr. Marino Quaranta
Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economy Analysis
Dr. Carla Corazza
Museum of Natural History, Ferrara
This course is co-organised by the Museum of Natural History, Ferrara and the Council for Agricultural Research and Agricultural Economy Analysis.
Coordinator
Date:
Course language:
English
Location:
Museum of Natural History, Ferrara
Via Filippo De Pisis 24
44100 Ferrara
Italy
Participant quota:
Min. 4 people
Max. 10 people
**Course will be cancelled if the minimum of 4 participants is not reached
Fee:
€250
Travel, accommodation, and meals are not included
Payment
Payment deadline and details will be provided upon acceptance to the course
*Funding
The Associazione Naturalisti Ferraresi (ANF) is offering financial support and will cover the registration fee for 2 young researchers who study/work at the University of Ferrara or live in the province of Ferrara but study/work at other universities. If no people from Ferrara apply, the financial support will go to other participants. If you wish to apply for this funding, please indicate so in your motivation letter.
* Application deadline closed
