Insect Investigators

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Awards night abuzz with praise for citizen science program

Three women stand on a stage with an award

Posted on Sep 6 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

A citizen science program increasing the knowledge of �Ӱ�ֱ��'s diverse ecosystems has been recognised at the 2024 �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum Eureka Prizes.

50 regional and remote schools embark on a mission to uncover new insect species

Posted on Feb 11 2022 by Kelly Brown

Fifty regional and remote schools across South �Ӱ�ֱ��, Queensland and Western �Ӱ�ֱ�� have been selected to take part in a new citizen science project, Insect Investigators, led by the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum and supported by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.

New citizen science project creates a buzz in the classroom

Posted on Sep 17 2021 by Kelly Brown

A new citizen science project, Insect Investigators, led by the South �Ӱ�ֱ��n Museum and involving the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries, will connect school students with scientists to document their local insect biodiversity and discover insects in their area.

School students discover four new species of wasp

One of the four new wasp species discovered and named, Choeras ramcomamorata

Posted on Mar 26 2021 by Kelly Brown

Four primary schools in regional South �Ӱ�ֱ�� have been involved in the discovery and naming of new species of wasp as part of a trial of a new citizen science project led by the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide.