Ökologie und Ökosystemfunktionen von Insekten in Agrarlandschaften

What it is about

You will learn the role of different insect groups in agricultural landscapes, their positive and negative functions, and how diversity and composition influence these functions. You will gain an overview of the impacts of agriculture on biodiversity, learn monitoring methods (including AI- and molecular approaches), and practically try promotional and control measures in the field.

What you will be able to do

• describe different insect groups in agricultural landscapes
• classify known species in the field and distinguish their ecological roles
• illustrate the relation between land use, insect diversity and ecosystem functions
• explain the advantages and disadvantages of monitoring methods
• apply monitoring methods in the field
• select classical and sustainable control measures
• apply classical and sustainable promotion measures

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying the basic knowledge, presentation and discussion of various aspects
• Exercise with field tripsApplying the knowledge, testing and documenting monitoring and promotion methods in the field

Teaching method

• Lecturefor introduction and discussion of theoretical foundations
• Practical exercises / field tripsto try out and practice monitoring, control and promotion methods directly in the field
• Documentation (drawings, photos, data)to verify and reflect on learning progress
• Use of demonstration materials and identification appsto support recognition and identification of insects