Antanartia schaenia

Insects make up the bulk of animal diversity and play enormously important roles in the environment. Yet they are often neglected and their conservation given little attention.

Aims of the committee

• Promote interest in insects
• Create awareness of the importance of insects in the ecosystem
• Promote insect conservation

Activities

• Organise lectures
• Leads field outings into the field to study insect species and the niches they occupy
• Write popular and scientific articles on insect issues
• Setting up a permanent live Insect Exhibit in the Nairobi Museums' Snake Park

Contact: insects.eanhs@gmail.com