Our mission
The project focuses on poorly documented insect diversity in the Dominican Republic, combining targeted collecting, specimen preparation, taxonomic study, and long-term deposition of important material in museum collections.
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Entomological expeditions in the Dominican Republic
We document the distribution and biodiversity of selected insect groups across the Dominican Republic through fieldwork, taxonomy, museum curation, and scientific publications.
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2021–present
Fieldwork in the Dominican Republic
Selected insect groups
Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and more
Natureum, Lausanne
Type specimens deposited in a public museum collection
Next expedition
We are raising funds for the next field expedition. The initial goal is CHF 20,000, with a stretch goal of CHF 40,000 to expand sampling, processing, and curation.
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Use the News page for short updates, expedition preparation, specimen highlights, and post-expedition reports.
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