Biocultural Talk Series - Little Biology

The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Presentations will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.

Talks are free and open to the public and hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve from 5:30-7:00 pm; pupus and refreshments will be provided. Sign-ups are required (on our website) and donations are encouraged. We will record presentations and post videos to this page as they are available.

This month we will be hosting Karl Magnacca, a lifelong bug enthusiast who is currently working as a Survey Entomologist with the Department of Land & Natural Resources. Karl has worked on a wide variety of projects focused on Hawaiʻi’s Entomology, including surveying, monitoring, and managing endangered Drosophila flies, Hylaeus bees, and Megalagrion damselflies; taxonomic and molecular phylogenetic study of Drosophilia, Hylaeus, and Sierola wasps; and comparison of soil microarthropods inside and outside pig exclosures. Through his personal and professional work, Karl has contributed to many publications & papers, and helped to describe over 200 species. Join us on May 16th at this informal talk-story to hear about his work.

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