Yogyakarta, Sunday, October 22, 2023 – The Entomology Study Group (Kelompok Studi Entomologi/KSE) organized one of the activities in the Open Recruitment series, namely the Field Training aimed to enhance the insight of KSE members, specifically the “Telur” (new members), in conducting direct insect sampling and practicing insect preservation methods. The Field Training took place at the Sawit Sari Research Station, Faculty of Biology, UGM, and the South Terrace of Building B, Faculty of Biology, from 7:45 AM to 2:00 PM and was attended by the Telur KSE and the organizing committee, and it was guided by Regina Nilamsari (KSE XXIV).
The Field Training activity began with giving instructions and a general overview of the activities to the Telur. Subsequently, the Telur started preparing the sampling equipment in their respective groups with the assistance of their guides. In conducting the sampling, the Telur were divided into 3 groups based on the type of vegetation, including artificial plants, monoculture plants, and polyculture plants. The Telur enthusiastically carried out the sampling activity, which started from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The sampling activity was conducted actively using sweep nets and aerial nets according to the type of insects to be preserved.
After the sampling activity was completed, they returned to the Faculty of Biology to preserve the insects they had collected earlier. In carrying out the preservation activity, three different methods were used: pinning, spreading, and carding, depending on the characteristics of the insects. The preservation activity was done in groups, assisted by their respective guides. Subsequently, the Telur presented the insects they had obtained in each vegetation area. After a break for prayers and lunch, the entire series of activities concluded with a group photo. [Author: KSE]
