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Discover the fascinating world of beetles in Chemnitz – lecture on October 7th!
On October 7th, Rüdiger Peschel will give a free lecture on the beetle fauna in Chemnitz. Find out more about this!
Discover the fascinating world of beetles in Chemnitz – lecture on October 7th!
On Tuesday, October 7th, things will get exciting at the Chemnitz Nature Conservation Station, Adelsbergstraße 192. From 5 p.m., Rüdiger Peschel, an experienced nature conservation volunteer, invites you to an informative lecture about the fascinating beetle fauna of Chemnitz. Admission is free and anyone interested in this diverse group of animals is welcome. Chemnitz reports that beetles are of great importance due to their diversity and important role in the ecosystem.
With around 7,000 beetle species registered in Germany and over 5,000 in Saxony, the lecture will provide interesting insights into questions about beetle species diversity in Chemnitz and their identification. Rüdiger Peschel will bring in the extensive knowledge he has acquired over decades.
Why beetles are so important
Beetles perform crucial functions in our ecosystem. Not only are they responsible for decomposing organic substances, but they also contribute to the pollination of flowers and serve as a food source for many other animals. This makes them indispensable players in nature.
The recently published Directory of Beetles of Saxony provides a systematic listing of Saxon beetle species. The publication “Contributions to the insect fauna of Saxony - Volume 25”, written by Hornig and Klausnitzer in 2022, contains comprehensive information on more than 299 species, including sources of evidence and historical aspects. This valuable information is also important for research in Chemnitz and helps to better understand the local biodiversity. Anyone interested in the magazine can purchase it for 30 euros plus shipping costs here.
Special species and their habitats
A particularly impressive species is the thorn rail bark beetle, also known as Pycnomerus terebrans. This beetle belongs to the Colydiidae family and is critically endangered. In Germany many of its habitats have disappeared, while it occurs in southern Europe to central Europe. This species lives in old-growth forests and uses wood detritus as a habitat for itself and its larvae. This information illustrates how sensitive and protected ecosystems depend on the beetle fauna insect highlights.
It becomes clear that the upcoming lecture is not only of interest to nature lovers, but also makes an important contribution to understanding the biological diversity in our region. A visit to the Chemnitz nature conservation station could provide a glimpse of the hidden wonders of the beetle world and encourage you to reflect on your own environmental influences.