Tuesday, 28 January 2025 Nature enthusiasts, join us for educational lectures within the 7th Slovenian Entomological Symposium with international attendance (SES7) in Izola!
Did you know that male butterflies can detect a single molecule of a female’s pheromone from several kilometres away? In the lecture How insects communicate: The diversity of signals and their role in maintaining biodiversity, we will explore the fascinating world of insect communication, including chemical signals, pheromones, vibrations, sounds, colours, and patterns. You will learn how these modalities play a crucial role in survival, reproduction, and biodiversity conservation.
Lecturer: Alenka Žunič Kosi , National Institute of Biology
- When: Friday, January 31, at 13:15 h
- Where: Livade Campus, Livade 4, Izola, Lecture Hall SIGMA
- Language: The lecture will be held in English.
We will also present the E-NAT2CARE project (Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia 2021–2027), which investigates innovative pheromone-based methods for monitoring endangered species populations and enhancing conservation strategies.
Join us if you are curious about natural sciences, ecology, and the incredible world of insects!
*The E-Nat2Care project is financed by the Interreg VI-A Italija-Slovenija 2021-2027 program
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Join us for a lecture First reintroduction of an endangered species of butterfly (Coenonympha oedippus) in Slovenia: approach, results, perspectives, on the story of the marsh ecotype of the endangered butterfly Coenonympha oedippus, which has been brought to the brink of extinction due to habitat destruction. As part of the PoLJUBA project (2018–2022), we successfully achieved promising results through ex-situ breeding, reintroduction, and population reinforcement.
Presenter: Tatjana Čelik, ZRC SAZU, Jovan Hadži Institute of Biology
- When: Friday, January 31, at 1:50 PM
- Where: Livade Campus, Livade 4, Izola, Lecture Hall SIGMA
- Language: The lecture will be held in English.
We will discuss the project’s key approaches, such as habitat restoration, genetic monitoring, and breeding individuals for reintroduction, as well as long-term plans to conserve this species in the Ljubljana Marshes.
Nature enthusiasts, students, and researchers are all welcome!
**The E-Nat2Care project is financed by the Interreg VI-A Italija-Slovenija 2021-2027 program
About SES7
The 7th Slovenian Entomological Symposium with international attendance (SES7) will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions on the latest discoveries, innovations, and challenges in the insect world, as well as a space for sharing ideas, networking, and collaboration.
This unique scientific meeting will take place from January 31 to February 1, 2025, in picturesque Izola. It will bring together leading experts, researchers, and enthusiasts of entomology.
The organisers of the symposiums are the Department of Biodiversity and the Slovenian Entomological Society of Štefan Michieli.
