Michelle Larkin

Michelle monitors pollinating insects in Ireland, setting up a framework for distribution, conservation status and trends of insect pollinators across Ireland, including farmland. Try a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Counts, to monitor pollinators here➡️ bit.ly/3XP9Bxy

During #biodiversityweek2025 why not try a Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Count 🐝 It takes just 10 minutes and is a great way to track changes in the number of flower-visiting insects. Hawthorn, buttercups and dandelion are some target flowers in bloom now🌻 biodiversityireland.ie/surveys/fit-co…

Biodiversity Tip #1: Leave some Dandelions to flower around the farm. Dandelions provide a valuable source of early nectar and pollen for pollinating insects. Find out more bit.ly/48UJp72 #farmlandbiodiversity

Calling all water users! ⛵️🛥️🛶🚣‍♀️🎣 🎥 Check out our new film which explores the impact of invasive species on the freshwater environment and how to prevent their spread by following the #CheckCleanDry protocol. youtu.be/oxp4k3uAVBI?si… vi

Exciting job alert! 🐝🪰🪻

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Project Manager, 34 months in my #FarmlandBiodiversity research group @Teagasc @HorizonEU project: Farmer-focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network. Deadline 13/12/2024 topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp… Would appreciate a RT

Thick hedgerows with good cover are ideal for Bullfinch and other wildlife. A mix of native tree and shrub species will provide food in the spring for pollinators and berries in the winter birds and small mammals. Find out more ➡️bit.ly/48UJp72 #farmlandbiodiversity

Leave some ivy to flower around the farm, it's an important food source for pollinators at this time of year. ➡️Try our 'Pollinator-friendly farming' online course bit.ly/3NfYZSw #farmlandbiodiversity @PollinatorPlan @agriculture_ie

Join our team as a permanent Research Officer working as a catchment scientist and on #waterquality. Apply using the link below… topjobs-teagasc.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobAp…

Ivy (🇮🇪 Eidhneán) is the most popular food source for wild bees in October*. Protect it in your garden or hedgerow & help pollinators prepare for the winter *Records from @BioDataCentre in 2022 #plantstocelebrate #wildflowerhour

The National Biodiversity Data Centre is delighted to be attending the All-Ireland Mammal Symposium 2024 this week. Come see our posters on Short-tailed Voles and Seals! #AIMS2024

If you are looking for a PhD in insect conservation, pollination, sustainable agriculture, we have some great opportunities for 2025 entry. First step is to email me, with your interest and your cv. Possible projects are described here: zoo.cam.ac.uk/2025-26-projec…

What a way to finish off the 2024 insect recording period. Yesterday I found the first Anisosticta novemdecimpunctata (Water Ladybird) recorded in Ireland in 100 years. Delighted!

Restoring Soil Health, financing biodiversity and integrating trees all topics in our upcoming webinar series as part of the Burren Winterage Festival @BurrenBeoTrust. 21st-24th October. Register on our website #FarmingforNature #FinancingBiodiversity #ReFarm #agroforestry

The sun is out! ☀️Can you help us monitor insect visitors by carrying out a Flower-Insect Timed Count by the 30th of September? It is suitable for everyone and just takes 10 minutes biodiversityireland.ie/surveys/fit-co… Ivy and heather are some of the lovely target flowers in bloom now 🐝🌼🦋

🚨Dataset Update🚨 We've had some great work been done lately on a number of different beetle species & our Citizen Science Beetle Records dataset now has 2,432 records across 24 species. Huge thanks to Louise Garcia for all of her time and expertise validating these records.

Devil's-bit Scabious & native heathers are among the most popular food plants for wild bees in September Pollinators are in trouble mainly because of hunger. Native species like these provide pollen & nectar. Let them grow & feed our bees 📷Zoë Devlin tinyurl.com/4znrjexf

📢 Latest news 📢 During the past 5 years, over 30 insect species have been found in Ireland for the first time. Many of these have been recorded by our fantastic citizen science network. You can read more about these exciting discoveries here: biodiversityireland.ie/newly-discover…

The National Biodiversity Data Centre will be attending the Farmland Biodiversity Event at Birr Castle Demesne tomorrow. Come by to meet our Farmland Pollinator Officer and Invasive Species Officers. Register here bit.ly/3z24515

job alert: The Australian museum is looking for a new entomology collections manager @lessrof2weevils iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/collection…