Active projects across Sweden & Europe

The project, conducted by Victor, focuses on Megachile lagopoda, which is the largest mason bee in Sweden. The species is listed as Near Threatened (NT) according to the 2020 Red List. Historically it was widespread across southern and central Sweden, but the population has decli…

This thesis is led by Ambre Genard.Background and AimsThe large blue butterfly (Phengaris arion) has experienced widespread decline across Europe, with Gotland serving as one of its remaining strongholds. Following the extreme drought of 2018, the popula…

Nicklas Jansson’s project is an extensive ecological and taxonomic investigation of saproxylic beetles associated with ancient oak forests across Europe. Saproxylic beetles, which depend on dead or decaying wood for at least part of their lifecycle, are critical to forest ecosyst…

This thesis is led by Hedda Brunbäck Larsen.Central Research QuestionsHow does habitat quality affect the behavior and population density of P. apollo? What does the time budgets of larvae and adult P. apollo look like? What factors influence th…

This study explores the distribution and diversity of land snail species within the East Vättern Scarp Mountains. By examining various environmental factors and forest continuity, it seeks to understand how these elements impact snail community structures, which could serve as in…

Madita’s master’s project focuses on the distribution, occupancy, and habitat preferences of the Near Threatened (NT) large leafcutter bee (Megachile lagopoda) in Östergötland, Sweden. This research investigates the effects of patch size and isolation on the species, as …

Project overviewThis project conducted by Victor focuses on understanding the habitat requirements, population dynamics, and conservation strategies for three endangered butterfly species: the Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia), the Apollo (Parnassius apollo),…

The research, conducted by Karl-Olof focuses on identifying key habitat thresholds essential for the survival of various species in southern Sweden. This project aims to guide effective conservation strategies by determining the specific habitat requirements needed to support bio…

Judith’s study explores the relationship between semi-natural grassland heterogeneity and grazing cattle behavior in Tinnerö Nature Reserve, Sweden. The research aims to understand how vegetation diversity and environmental factors influence cattle movement and activities such as…

This project conducted by Victor is focused on modeling the habitat requirements and distribution of Swedish grassland butterflies. We utilize data from regional environmental monitoring of grasslands, conducted from 2015 to 2020 under the national environmental monitoring progra…

Project overviewThis project conducted by Markus focuses on investigating changes in land cover and the diversity of flora and fauna in Padjelanta National Park, located in the Western part of Lule Lappmark, Sweden. The park, with an area of 1984 km², predominant…

Christoffer’s master’s project focuses on the biodiversity and ecological roles of longhorn beetles (cerambycids) in 30 deciduous forests across Sweden. Longhorn beetles are a diverse group with an estimated 60,000 species worldwide, many of which are poorly understood despite th…

Project overviewThe intensification of forestry has negatively impacted many species dependent on old-growth forests in Sweden, including the threatened orchid Goodyera repens (Knärot in Swedish), classified as vulnerable (VU). This orchid is believed to be stron…

Ronja’s project aim to studyMarsh fritillary’s landscape occupancy and population recovery 7 years after an extreme drought. Main Research QuestionsWhat is the occupancy of suitable habitat patches?What are the population dynamics over time?How does the species r…

This project, conducted by Per, aims to explore the seasonal interactions between pollinators, such as bees and hoverflies, and the flowering times of agricultural weeds that provide essential nectar and pollen. By studying the flight activities of these pollinators and the bloom…

This study investigates the role of wetland presence and size in supporting bat activity during early spring in the Tinnerö Nature Reserve, Sweden. The project focuses on assessing how water availability influences bat behavior during the sensitive period following hibernation.

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This project conducted by Nicklas investigates the impact of various characteristics of oak trees, such as age, whether they are dead or alive, and their structural features, on biodiversity. The primary focus is on the ecological roles these oaks play in supporting different spe…

Project overviewThis research project  conducted by Markus delves into the population dynamics and distribution patterns of butterflies and moths across Northern Europe, examining how climate change and land use changes influence these patterns. Spanning 16 years, this study…

Amanda’s master’s project focuses on the trends, population size, and spatiotemporal variation of the Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) on Gotland, Sweden. This species is currently listed as Vulnerable (VU) and has experienced significant fluctuations in population …

This project conducted by Karl-Olof focuses on studying the trends and distribution of the Lopinga achine butterfly, commonly known as the Woodland Brown or Dårgräsfjäril, which is classified as Near Threatened (NT). The research aims to understand the habitat preference…