Science in the Arboretum - Invertebrate Biodiversity
Sun, 17 May
|Pearl Beach Memorial Community Hall
“Where have all the insects gone? Why insect declines matter and how we can help”. Associate Professor Tanya Latty will talk on Invertebrate Biodiversity on the Central Coast; the role of citizen science; and contributing to iNaturalist. Tickets $20, Members $15, Students & Under 18 Free!
Time & Location
17 May 2026, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Pearl Beach Memorial Community Hall, 9 Diamond Rd, Pearl Beach NSW 2256, Australia
About the event
“Where have all the insects gone? Why insect declines matter and how we can help”. The talk will be for 30-40 mins plus questions in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall (9 Diamond Rd) followed by a nature walk through the Pearl Beach Arboretum to the Arboretum Cottage where afternoon tea will be served.
Assoc. Prof. Tanya Latty is an entomologist with a special interest in insect behaviour and ecology. She has a BSc in Biology and Environmental Science and a PhD in insect ecology. She is passionate about insect conservation, behaviour and ecology. Tanya will also talk about the use of iNaturalist to contribute to citizen science.
Invertebrates Australia (IA) was founded in 2021 by Dr Kate Umbers, Dr Jess Marsh and A/Professor Tanya Latty. IA champions all invertebrates - from beetles to butterflies - driving real change in biodiversity management that delivers ecological and economic benefits. Through leading research,…
