Following from the Conservation of Congregating Fireflies Zones (CFZ) in Malaysia, we are pleased to announce an upcoming specialist training and symposium on fireflies.
Training Course on Identification and Taxonomy of South East Asian Fireflies. Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Kepong, Selangor, 27–31st July 2010
In conjunction with the symposium, a course will be conducted on Identification andTaxonomy of South East Asian Fireflies. The course aims to train participants in therecognition, identification, taxonomy and systematics of South East Asian fireflies.
Who Should Attend?
The course is open to researchers, lecturers and graduate students whose research or career would benefit from knowledge of the taxonomy of fireflies. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of insect taxonomy and biology.
Applications are opened to a limited number of 20 participants. Selected candidates will be notified.
The Second International Firefly Symposium, 2–5th August 2010, Selangor
The 2nd International Firefly Symposium 2010 coincides with the 70th anniversaryof the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and the 25th anniversary of the ForestResearch Institute Malaysia (FRIM), the two organisers of the symposium.
For more details, please log on to http://www.ifs2010.frim.gov.my/
For more information on MNS involvement in firefly work in Malaysia, please contact Sonny Wong, Senior Conservation Officer, Conservation Division, MNS.
For firefly initiatives in Miri, please email Musa Musbah.
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