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SUMMARY:Bee Identification Training: From Field to Microscope
DESCRIPTION:Book here \nInterested in bees but unsure where to start in identifying them? Confused by terminology in identification keys? This workshop series aims to help you develop skills in finding bees\, examining them in the field or under a microscope\, and getting to grips with using identification guides. You will learn at a comfortable pace across four days in spring and summer: three practical workshops plus an optional lab day for extra support. No prior experience required\, but also suitable for those with some experience wishing to progress their bee identification skills. \nYou’ll gain confidence and practical skills under the guidance of Chloe Aldridge. Chloe brings over seven years of experience recording bees across Cheshire\, working with the Cheshire Bee Group and in her former role as Monitoring Officer for Cheshire’s Local Record Centre. She’s also a committee member at BWARS – the Bees\, Wasps & Ants Recording Society. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nBee identification guide terminology\nHow to identify bees to genera – e.g. Bumblebee (Bombus)\, Leafcutter Bee (Megachile)\, Mining Bee (Andrena) and some to species.\nHow to catch bees with nets and pots\, and use a hand lens\nHow to photograph bees for identification – and limitations\nHow to find and identify bees in the field\nHow to use identification keys and microscopes for those which cannot be identified in the field\nSpecimen handling skills\, including preparing and labelling voucher specimens\nHow to record your finds and where to get further help\nUsing keys to help you start identifying bees to species\n\n  \nDay 1 – 24th April (10:30 – 16:00) Introduction to Bees. World Museum Liverpool  \n\nIntroduction to bees: ecology and diversity\nIdentifying genera\nTerminology and describing bees\nOutdoor session: recognising bees in the field\n\n  \nDay 2 – 22nd May (10:00 – 15:30) *Note the earlier start time* Bees in the Field. Ness Gardens\, Wirral  \n\nUsing nets\, pots\, and hand lenses\nPhotographing bees for identification\nWhere to find bees and field skills\nTerminology and describing bees (continued)\nHandling specimens and further exploring genera\n\n  \nDay 3 – 19th June (10:30 – 16:00) Bees under the microscope\, World Museum\, Liverpool \n\nIdentification using microscopes\nAn intro to species-level identification\nWorking with specimens collected at Ness Gardens\n\n  \nDay 4 – 17th July (10:30 – 16:00) Bee Identification Help. World Museum\, Liverpool (optional) \n\nExtra practice with microscopes and keys\nHands-on help with identification and recording
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LOCATION:World Museum\, William Brown Street\, Liverpool\, England\, L3 8EN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Jumping Plant Lice (Psyllids) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Book here \nDay 1 (13th June) will be at World Museum\, Liverpool. Day 2 (14th June) will be at Rixton Clay Pits\, Warrington. \nPsyllids (Jumping Plant Lice) are a small\, understudied group of Hemiptera often overlooked until they attack your favourite plants. This course introduces their ecology and identification. While some adults have distinctive wing patterns\, many species require microscopic examination – sometimes of both sexes. Nymphs can also be identified under a microscope\, though this is challenging. Psyllids are highly host-specific plant feeders\, so finding them usually involves targeted searches. This 2-day workshop includes fieldwork to locate and identify species at Rixton Clay Pits\, Warrington (on day 2). \nOur tutor: Dr. Joe Botting\, is a palaeontologist and entomologist\, he co-authors the British Bugs website and has a special interest in psyllids and hoppers. He runs the Psyllid recording scheme and plans to revive it after a hiatus. He lives in the relatively psyllid-poor area of mid Wales (most species are tied to warmer climates)\, because that’s where the best fossils are\, but likes to make up for it when the sun comes out. \nWorkshop level – Beginner/Intermediate
URL:https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/psyllids/
LOCATION:England
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