Cork Nature Network is thrilled to invite the public to an engaging and informative online talk about mosquitoes in Ireland on Wednesday next, 19th March during lunchtime.
This free lunchtime webinar (from 1pm to 2pm via Microsoft Teams) offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of Irish mosquitoes, learn what they look like, how to identify them, and the roles they play in our ecosystems.
The event is part of Cork Nature Network’s ‘Valuing Insects Project’ and is in partnership with the Network for Insect Vectors in Ireland (NetVec Ireland), a project dedicated to creating a national network of expertise in arthropod vectors and vector-borne pathogens.
Chair John O’Sullivan is Cork Nature Network’s Valuing Insects project ecologist and a guest lecturer with UCC. He has a background in plant science. His research interests include conservation, regeneration and urban ecology, with particular emphasis on entomology.
Speakers will include Annetta Zintl (BSc, PhD), Associate Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD project lead; Raysa Martins Hetherington (BSc, MSc), PhD candidate at SETU; Angela Valcárcel Olmeda (BSc), PhD candidate at UCD; Elsie Isiye (BSc), PhD candidate at SETU; Denise O’Meara (BSc, PhD), lecturer in Molecular Biology at South East Technological University, the SETU-based project lead.
This event is open to everyone, whether you’re a student, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the tiny creatures shaping our ecosystems. So don’t miss out on this unique exploration of Ireland’s insect life. Register now (visit https://corknaturenetwork.ie) for further information and be part of the conversation!
