Tasmania will become a hive of activity this week as the state hosts the Australian Entomological Society Conference.
The conference in Hobart has attracted entomologists from around Australia, and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is playing a key role with entomologist Dr Jonathan Finch as the conference convenor.
It’s the first time Tasmania has hosted the conference in more than 10 years and brings together the sharpest minds and researchers in the field of bugs and insects.
“Tasmania is home to many fascinating insects and invertebrates and this week we’re able to share them with researchers from around Australia,” Dr Finch said.
The study of insects is an important field of science that allows people to learn more about the natural world, how it functions and how it affects life. It plays an important role in helping farmers understand the role of insects in their ecosystem and implement integrated pest management strategies.
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