Tapinoma magnum in Karlsruhe: Online lecture about an invasive ant species
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When a small ant raises big questions
How did the Mediterranean ant species Tapinoma magnum get into the gardens of Baden-Württemberg? This free online lecture by the vhs Karlsruhe examines an invasive ant species that can impact the environment, buildings, and infrastructure with huge supercolonies.
Research meets citizen knowledge
At the center is the Tapinoma research project, which connects citizens, scientists, and educators. Together, hypotheses about the spread are tested and observations from the population are made usable for research.
A Mediterranean species with far-reaching consequences
Tapinoma magnum originates from the Mediterranean region and forms particularly large colonies. A possible pathway to Baden-Württemberg is the transport of soil in potted plants. A warmer and drier climate can additionally favor its spread. The lecture explains these developments in an understandable way and shows why citizen science is gaining importance for understanding pressing environmental issues.
Science conveyed in an accessible manner
The event is aimed at anyone interested in nature, the environment, species spread, and modern research. The speaker Amelie Höcherl has been working at the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart since 2023 and is involved in communication, press work, and citizen science projects of the Tapinoma project.
Participate online and research
The lecture will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM online. Registration is required to participate. Access data will be provided after registration.
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The event experience connects current research with understandable insights into a regionally relevant environmental issue. Those who want to know how Tapinoma magnum spreads and what role citizen science plays in the study of invasive species will experience an informative evening directly at their own screen.
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