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Upcoming webinars
Using eDNA to examine flower visitation of Lophomyrtus
Presenter: Andrew Pugh, Scion
Date and time: 11am, Wednesday 30 April 2025
Environmental DNA (eDNA), an established technique for studying plant-arthropod interactions, has so far had very limited use in exploring flower visitation and pollination. Join us to hear Andrew Pugh, researcher at Scion, talk about a recent study that aimed to characterise the arthropod community visiting native Myrtaceae species, particularly the plant genus Lophomyrtus. The data revealed a high diversity of native and exotic flower-visiting arthropods, including both expected pollinators, and non-pollinating groups. While there was no definitive evidence of obligate pollinators or rare arthropods visiting these plants, this study did reveal the importance of these plant species and the resources the flowers provide not just to pollinators, but arthropods with other key roles in the ecosystem.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8473418691973616989