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19:00 – 20:15 (Geneva – Zurich time)
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Discussion on the Sculptured Resin Bee (Megachile sculpturalis), a bee species that was accidentally introduced to Europe and now a potential risk to native pollinators. Questions that will be addressed:
• Concerns of beekeepers and conservationists: will this species affect honey bees and native solitary bees?
• Resource implications: could the presence of Megachile sculpturalis limit floral resources for other pollinators?
• Community involvement: how can beekeepers, farmers, and the public participate in monitoring?
• Monitoring methodology: research protocol and its applicability to other invasive species such as the Asian yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina).
BIO : Jovana Bila Dubaić holds a PhD in ecology and works as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade. Her areas of expertise include ecology, biogeography and environmental protection. Jovana specializes in the study of bees and their role in agroecology and urban ecology.
Beyond the walls of academia, Jovana is committed to public education and outreach. She actively engages with a wide range of audiences through social media, public lectures, speeches at scientific events, and workshops.
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