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Dr Don Sands: insect ecology, taxonomy, biological control of pests and weeds

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:33:00 +1100

Dr Sands’ insect/plant interaction studies focussed on biological control of pests and threat abatement for endangered species. His taxonomic studies involved complexes of insect identities.

Australian National Insect Collection loan information

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:10:00 +1100

The Australian National Insect Collection is a research facility where researchers can come to visit or borrow material.

Visiting the ANIC

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:27:00 +1100

Useful information and links to resources for researchers planning to visit Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).

Dyce Slide Collection

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:48:00 +1100

The Dyce collection comprises more than 1,600 microscope slides of biting midges (Ceratopogonidae), non-biting midges (Chironomidae) and drain flies (Psychodidae).

ANICdotes

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:37:00 +1000

ANICdotes, the newsletter of the Australian National Insect Collection.

ANIC Destructive Sampling Policy

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:16:00 +1000

Destructive or invasive sampling of specimens for research purposes generally involves irreversible changes (including complete destruction) to the samples.

Primary types held in the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

This Excel spreadsheet contains listings of the primary types of insect species that have been described by taxonomists, that are held in the ANIC. (29 pages)

The history of the Australian National Insect Collection

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000

For more than 45 years the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) has been the focus of important research on insects.

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC)

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian National Insect Collection is the pre-eminent collection of Australian insects, maintained by CSIRO for researchers, industry and government agencies.

Australian National Insect Collection Services and Courses

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) has several training courses available.

Dr Mike Hodda: identifying, valuing and managing nematodes

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100

Dr Mike Hodda is researching the evolutionary relationships of Australia’s nematodes, how they can be identified, and their management in agricultural and natural environments.

What bug is that? (poster)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100

This easy to use poster can help to identify an insect to Order. (1 page)

$30m for Atlas of Living Australia

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

The announcement of a $30 million increase in funding for the Atlas of Living Australia ($10m in 2009-10) has been welcomed by the CSIRO as an important foundational step in the deeper understanding of national biodiversity

Bulk samples held in the Australian National Insect Collection

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +1000

This Excel spreadsheet provides a detailed list of the bulk samples held in the ANIC (including Berlesates, Winkler, Malaise and Flight Intercept Trap samples).

Virtual Taxonomy Laboratory

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +1100

A Virtual Taxonomy Laboratory has been created to help taxonomists with collaborative research.

Pollinator decline not reducing crop yields just yet

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1100

The well-documented worldwide decline in the number of bees and other pollinators is not, at this stage, limiting global crop yields, according to the results of an international study published in the latest edition of the respected science journal, Current Biology.

Flies land on Mackerras Medal

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +1100

CSIRO Entomology scientist, Dr David Yeates, has been awarded the Australian Entomological Society’s 2008 Mackerras Medal.

International award for Australian moth research

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +1100

A senior CSIRO entomologist, Dr Marianne Horak, has won a major international award – the inaugural JO Westwood Medal – for her book Olethreutine Moths of Australia.

Meet the Volunteers of the ANIC Volunteer Scheme

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +1100

The Volunteers Scheme has some wonderful people that give of their own time to the maintenance of the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).

Aussie fly identification CD wins award

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Summer is approaching and with it will come our ubiquitous flies. But there is a lot more to flies than those that provoke our great Aussie salute.

‘Moth makeover’ book wins literary prize

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1000

Usually regarded as being the drab cousins of more exotic butterflies, Australia’s moths have been given a ’makeover’ in a new book published by CSIRO.

Australian National Insect Collection Historical Archives

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +1000

An index to all documentary material directly associated with ANIC and its history - both of which are as much part of the Collection as the specimens themselves. (36 pages)

Australian National Insect Collection curatorial list

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) curatorial list shows who is responsible for each major group of insects and related organisms (1 page).

About Volunteering With the ANICs Volunteer Scheme

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +1000

The Volunteer Scheme provides an opportunity for people interested in natural history to assist with the maintenance of the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).

CSIRO scientists embark on Tree of Life for beetles

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100

If you thought there were lots of different beetles, you were right - 23 000 species described so far in Australia alone, although the real number is probably between 80 000 and 100 000.

Using the Australian National Insect Collection

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100

Visitors come from around the world to the Australian National Insect Collection to undertake research and work with our material.

The Achievements and Awards of the ANIC Volunteer Scheme

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100

The dedication of participants in the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) Volunteers Scheme has been recognised with a number of awards.

Donating to the Australian National Insect Collection

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +1100

The Australian National Insect Collection accepts donations of some specimens under the Cultural Gifts Program, or by simple Will.

ANIC volunteers milestone

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +1000

The Volunteers Scheme allows interested people to assist with the maintenance of the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).

Donations of specimens and artwork received by the Australian National Insect Collection

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) accepts donations of specimens, books and in this case, some lovely artwork.

Whitley awards for two Australian National Insect Collection publications

Fri, 03 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +1000

CSIRO has received two Whitley awards from the Royal Zoological Society of NSW for publications relating to Australian fauna, science and conservation.

A wasp named Shrek

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 +1000

A group of primary school students have described and named a wasp after Shrek, the jolly green ogre of Hollywood film fame.

Donation of the Mr John Campbell Keast Collection

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 +1000

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) accepts donations of insect specimens.