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More barcodes!

An exciting update in 2024… because we found so many new insects that had not been DNA barcoded before, iBOL and the Centre of Biodiversity Genomics in Canada asked if they could sequence more of our specimens! In 2022, we were able to sequence around… Read More »More barcodes!

Sorting to Order

After the biomass is weighed, the traps are then sorted to Order! Find out how that happens by watching the video.

Measuring biomass

Last week Dr Andy Howe from the University of the Sunshine Coast visited Insect Investigators HQ in Adelaide to help us measure the biomass of the samples. Watch the video below to find out why and how we’re doing this experiment!

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Meet the Taxonomist series

We’re hosting a webinar series where we’ll hear from a different arthropod taxonomist each month! For the first episode, join Dr Mark Harvey from the Western Australian Museum to learn all about his favourite arachnids! 31 March, 11:30 ACDT (SA time). A recording will be… Read More »Meet the Taxonomist series

Kits are on their way!

Insect collecting kits have begun arriving at schools all across Australia, and we couldn’t be more excited! They’re being delivered to schools all over the country, many in very remote communities! We’re excited to announce the 50 schools that have been selected to participate in… Read More »Kits are on their way!