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SUMMARY:Moth Dissection Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the process of dissecting moths for the purpose of identification. The workshop will be practically based and will concentrate on the methods and processes needed to obtain accurate identifications. There will be a look at the necessary equipment and resources available. If time allows\, we will look at creating microscope slides to preserve the evidence of the identification. \nOur tutor: For 10 years John Girdley was the County Micromoth Recorder for VC60 but he is now working for Murcia University\, Spain\, surveying and cataloguing micromoth populations in the province of Murcia\, finding many new species for the province\, several first or second records for Spain and up to 4 new species of Lepidoptera\, all currently in the process of being published.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/moth-dissection-workshop/
LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Water Mites Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book here. \nWater mites (Acari: Hydrachnidia) belong to one of the most species-rich group of aquatic invertebrates. They can be found in almost every water type\, from streams\, springs\, lakes and pools to subterranean habitats. They have a complex life-cycle\, with the larvae parasitizing almost all insect groups with an aquatic life stage. To date\, 282 species are known from the UK\, but this certainly is an underestimation. \nDuring this workshop\, there will be an introduction to water mites and their complex life cycle. The workshop will introduce identification at the genus level\, and for some genera to the species level. Collecting techniques and how to preserve water mites will also be explained. Material will be available. \nOur tutor: Harry Smit\, from the Netherlands\, is one of the leading experts in the field of water mite taxonomy. He studied the group for more than 40 years\, and has a worldwide experience. His magnus opus is a book on the identification of the families\, subfamilies\, genera and subgenera of the world\, published in 2020.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/watermites/
LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tachinid Flies Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book here \nChris Raper and Matt Smith who organise the Tachinid Recording Scheme will be delivering this one-day workshop on Tachinid Flies. \nWorking with the recording scheme’s and museum’s specimens\, you will be using a new well-developed key from The Dipterist Forum 2024 Annual Fly School which includes 41 new species since Belshaw’s 1993 Key. If you possess your own specimens\, please feel free to bring them along.
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/tachinidflies/
LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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