Goth Butterflies: Shedding Moonlight on Nocturnal Insects at the UBC Farm
A Biodiversity Days event for learning about local nocturnal insects
This May, in honour of UN International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22), the UBC Farm is hosting a series of events to celebrate biodiversity and its importance for our communities, health and planet.
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About the Event
Interested in learning more about the goths of the insect world that come out to pollinate after dark? Join us at the UBC Farm for an event spotlighting the diverse assemblage of nocturnal bugs that live in and around Vancouver! We will take a look at some of the insects we catch in our nighttime surveys and see what kinds of critters pay us a visit on a light sheet. We’ll provide an intro on nocturnal insect biology, identification, and the many exciting ways they have adapted to live in the dark. Come learn about how these creatures of the night benefit us and the ecosystems they live in.
When, Where, and Who are the Speakers?
- Thursday, May 25, 2023, 9:30 – 11:00 p.m.
- UBC Farm – 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, BC
- Speakers: Speakers: Hannah Anderson, Daphne Chevalier, & Matt Tsuruda
Register Here
Important Note
This event will happen outside and at night so dress appropriately for the weather and bring appropriate equipment (weather appropriate footwear, covered arms and ankles for mosquitos, headlamp or flashlight). In the case of rain or poor weather, the event will be cancelled. We ask all UBC Farm visitors to respect and enjoy the space, and to not disturb any plants, equipment, or research apparatus on site. Please watch your footing and stay on the roads or grass pathways. Please leave your pets at home. Also note there are washrooms on site, but only portable toilets.