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The Pollinator Academy is an online platform that provides tools and training to help strengthen your knowledge of the taxonomy of European pollinators. Follow us and visit our website to find out more! #PollinatorAcademy #Pollinators #Taxonomy #Bee #Hoverfly #Butterfly Pollinatoracademy.eu
Macro Monday ✨ We’re challenging our community: can you name this species? 🔬 This photo is sourced from the new European Bee Database on our website. We have over 8,000 images of more than 2,000 species to create a reference tool 🐝#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
January 19, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Macro Monday ✨ We’re challenging our community: can you name this species? 🔬 This photo is sourced from the new European Bee Database on our website. We have over 8,000 images of more than 2,000 species to create a reference tool 🐝#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝
Today we’re talking about the genus Andrena! Swipe to learn more about this genus. Did you know there are 450 species found across Europe? 💡
What is your favourite species of Andrena? Tell us👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee
Today we’re talking about the genus Andrena! Swipe to learn more about this genus. Did you know there are 450 species found across Europe? 💡
What is your favourite species of Andrena? Tell us👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee
January 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝
Today we’re talking about the genus Andrena! Swipe to learn more about this genus. Did you know there are 450 species found across Europe? 💡
What is your favourite species of Andrena? Tell us👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee
Today we’re talking about the genus Andrena! Swipe to learn more about this genus. Did you know there are 450 species found across Europe? 💡
What is your favourite species of Andrena? Tell us👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee
Meet the expert… Sara Reverte Saiz 🐝
Read more about Sara in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Taxonomy
Read more about Sara in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Taxonomy
January 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Meet the expert… Sara Reverte Saiz 🐝
Read more about Sara in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Taxonomy
Read more about Sara in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Taxonomy
Hoverflies are mimics. While the adults spend their time pollinating, their larvae are busy being superheroes. Many hoverfly larvae are predatory, snacking on aphids and keeping your plants healthy! 💛🖤 Collaboration: @nonhoneybees #PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Hoverflies are mimics. While the adults spend their time pollinating, their larvae are busy being superheroes. Many hoverfly larvae are predatory, snacking on aphids and keeping your plants healthy! 💛🖤 Collaboration: @nonhoneybees #PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
[3/3] 3) free butterfly taxonomy course: The Pollinator Academy has launched a free, online butterfly identification course. With flexible lessons taking just 10–30 minutes, you can master European butterfly characteristics at your own pace 🦋 pollinatoracademy.eu/training/eu-... #PollinatorAcademy
December 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
[3/3] 3) free butterfly taxonomy course: The Pollinator Academy has launched a free, online butterfly identification course. With flexible lessons taking just 10–30 minutes, you can master European butterfly characteristics at your own pace 🦋 pollinatoracademy.eu/training/eu-... #PollinatorAcademy
[2/3] 🔑 Hoverfly Keys: The "Illustrated key to the hoverfly genera of Europe" by Sarthou et al. is now available in English, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. pollinatoracademy.eu/knowledge-ce... #PollinatorAcademy #hoverfly #IllustratedKey
December 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
[2/3] 🔑 Hoverfly Keys: The "Illustrated key to the hoverfly genera of Europe" by Sarthou et al. is now available in English, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. pollinatoracademy.eu/knowledge-ce... #PollinatorAcademy #hoverfly #IllustratedKey
[1/3] We’re closing out the year with THREE new tools for pollinator identification. 1) Bee image database: Explore over 8,000 macro images covering more than 2,000 European Wild Bee species. Search by family, genus, or country to see diagnostic features in vivid detail 🐝 pollinatoracademy.eu/images
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
[1/3] We’re closing out the year with THREE new tools for pollinator identification. 1) Bee image database: Explore over 8,000 macro images covering more than 2,000 European Wild Bee species. Search by family, genus, or country to see diagnostic features in vivid detail 🐝 pollinatoracademy.eu/images
With Christmas almost upon us, it's time to relax and enjoy yourself. Have you read this article about the random dispersal pattern of bumblebee queens after hibernation? www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
December 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
With Christmas almost upon us, it's time to relax and enjoy yourself. Have you read this article about the random dispersal pattern of bumblebee queens after hibernation? www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon
Meet the expert… Cristina Sevilleja 🦋
Read more about Cristina in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Butterfly #Taxonomy
Read more about Cristina in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Butterfly #Taxonomy
December 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Meet the expert… Cristina Sevilleja 🦋
Read more about Cristina in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Butterfly #Taxonomy
Read more about Cristina in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Butterfly #Taxonomy
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋
Today we’re diving into the world of Thymelicus sylvestris! Swipe to learn more about this butterfly. Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly
Today we’re diving into the world of Thymelicus sylvestris! Swipe to learn more about this butterfly. Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋
Today we’re diving into the world of Thymelicus sylvestris! Swipe to learn more about this butterfly. Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly
Today we’re diving into the world of Thymelicus sylvestris! Swipe to learn more about this butterfly. Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly
✨ Pollinator Spotlight ✨
Today, we’re shining a light on the fascinating hoverfly genus, Lapposyrphus! Have you spotted the Lapposyrphus specie? Share in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Hoverfly #Lapposyrphus #Europe
Today, we’re shining a light on the fascinating hoverfly genus, Lapposyrphus! Have you spotted the Lapposyrphus specie? Share in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Hoverfly #Lapposyrphus #Europe
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
✨ Pollinator Spotlight ✨
Today, we’re shining a light on the fascinating hoverfly genus, Lapposyrphus! Have you spotted the Lapposyrphus specie? Share in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Hoverfly #Lapposyrphus #Europe
Today, we’re shining a light on the fascinating hoverfly genus, Lapposyrphus! Have you spotted the Lapposyrphus specie? Share in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Hoverfly #Lapposyrphus #Europe
🦋 Mimicry: Mimicry is an evolutionary adaptation whereby an insect imitates the appearance or behaviour of another species or a non-living object. They do this to gain a protective advantage.
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon #mimicry
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon #mimicry
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🦋 Mimicry: Mimicry is an evolutionary adaptation whereby an insect imitates the appearance or behaviour of another species or a non-living object. They do this to gain a protective advantage.
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon #mimicry
Collaboration: @nonhoneybees
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #insects #Pollinators #cartoon #mimicry
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋
Today we’re diving into the world of the purple Emperor (Apatura iris)! Swipe to learn more.
Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly #PurpleEmperor #Apaturairis
Today we’re diving into the world of the purple Emperor (Apatura iris)! Swipe to learn more.
Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly #PurpleEmperor #Apaturairis
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋
Today we’re diving into the world of the purple Emperor (Apatura iris)! Swipe to learn more.
Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly #PurpleEmperor #Apaturairis
Today we’re diving into the world of the purple Emperor (Apatura iris)! Swipe to learn more.
Do you know a great place to spot this butterfly? Let us know👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Pollinator #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Butterfly #PurpleEmperor #Apaturairis
Meet the expert… Andrea Aracil Gisbert 🌼
Read more about Andrea in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Hoverfly #Taxonomy
Read more about Andrea in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Hoverfly #Taxonomy
November 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Meet the expert… Andrea Aracil Gisbert 🌼
Read more about Andrea in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Hoverfly #Taxonomy
Read more about Andrea in this post! Do you have any questions for her? Let us know the comments 👇🏻👇🏾
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Hoverfly #Taxonomy
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝
Today we’re talking about the genus Habropoda! Swipe to learn more about this fascinating genus.
Have you ever seen a Habropoda? Which species? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #habropoda
Today we’re talking about the genus Habropoda! Swipe to learn more about this fascinating genus.
Have you ever seen a Habropoda? Which species? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #habropoda
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝
Today we’re talking about the genus Habropoda! Swipe to learn more about this fascinating genus.
Have you ever seen a Habropoda? Which species? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #habropoda
Today we’re talking about the genus Habropoda! Swipe to learn more about this fascinating genus.
Have you ever seen a Habropoda? Which species? Tell us in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #habropoda
Macro Monday! ✨Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
Photo’s: Ab H. Baas
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Butterfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy
Photo’s: Ab H. Baas
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Butterfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Macro Monday! ✨Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
Photo’s: Ab H. Baas
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Butterfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy
Photo’s: Ab H. Baas
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Butterfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy
Did you know that the majority of bee species do not produce honey? But they all pollinate plants! 🍯🐝🌸
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #bees #insects #Pollinators #illustation #insectillustation #cartoon
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #bees #insects #Pollinators #illustation #insectillustation #cartoon
October 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Did you know that the majority of bee species do not produce honey? But they all pollinate plants! 🍯🐝🌸
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #bees #insects #Pollinators #illustation #insectillustation #cartoon
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social
#PollinatorAcademy #nonhoneybees #bees #insects #Pollinators #illustation #insectillustation #cartoon
✨ Pollinator Spotlight ✨ Today, we're shining a light on Orthonevra! For more information, be sure to check out the full factsheet on the Academy! 🔎 pollinatoracademy.eu/factsheets
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Hoverfly #Syrphidae #Orthonevra
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Hoverfly #Syrphidae #Orthonevra
October 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
✨ Pollinator Spotlight ✨ Today, we're shining a light on Orthonevra! For more information, be sure to check out the full factsheet on the Academy! 🔎 pollinatoracademy.eu/factsheets
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Hoverfly #Syrphidae #Orthonevra
#Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Hoverfly #Syrphidae #Orthonevra
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social 🐝
#PollinatorAcademy #Nonhoneybee #Taxonomy #Cartoon #Bees #Pollinators
#PollinatorAcademy #Nonhoneybee #Taxonomy #Cartoon #Bees #Pollinators
October 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In collaboration with: @nonhoneybees.bsky.social 🐝
#PollinatorAcademy #Nonhoneybee #Taxonomy #Cartoon #Bees #Pollinators
#PollinatorAcademy #Nonhoneybee #Taxonomy #Cartoon #Bees #Pollinators
Meet the expert: Denis Michez! 🐝 He is the coordinator of EPIC-bees. He specialises in Milittid bees.
Read more about Denis in this post! Do you have any questions for Denis? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
Read more about Denis in this post! Do you have any questions for Denis? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
October 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Meet the expert: Denis Michez! 🐝 He is the coordinator of EPIC-bees. He specialises in Milittid bees.
Read more about Denis in this post! Do you have any questions for Denis? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
Read more about Denis in this post! Do you have any questions for Denis? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #Meettheexpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
Macro Monday! ✨ Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
September 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Macro Monday! ✨ Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
#PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Bee #Pollinator #Taxonomy
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋Today we’re talking about the Argynnis niobe! Swipe to learn more about this beautiful orange butterfly from the Nymphalidae family. Do you know something cool about this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Argynnisniobe #Nymphalidae
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Argynnisniobe #Nymphalidae
September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🦋 Pollinator 101 🦋Today we’re talking about the Argynnis niobe! Swipe to learn more about this beautiful orange butterfly from the Nymphalidae family. Do you know something cool about this butterfly? Let us know in the comments! 👇
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Argynnisniobe #Nymphalidae
#Pollinatoracademy #Pollinator101 #Argynnisniobe #Nymphalidae
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝Today we’re talking about the genera Panurginus! Click on the photos to learn more about this fascinating genus. Have you ever seen a Panurginus?Which species? Tell us 👇 #Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #Panurginus #Andrenidae
September 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🐝 Pollinator Spotlight 🐝Today we’re talking about the genera Panurginus! Click on the photos to learn more about this fascinating genus. Have you ever seen a Panurginus?Which species? Tell us 👇 #Pollinatoracademy #PollinatorSpotlight #Pollinators #Biodiversity #Bee #Panurginus #Andrenidae
Meet the expert, Thomas Wood! 🐝 As a taxonomist and ecologist at Naturalis, he specializes in Andrena bees. Read more about him in our post and ask your questions for him! #PollinatorAcademy #MeetTheExpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
September 19, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Meet the expert, Thomas Wood! 🐝 As a taxonomist and ecologist at Naturalis, he specializes in Andrena bees. Read more about him in our post and ask your questions for him! #PollinatorAcademy #MeetTheExpert #Pollinators #Bees #Andrena #Taxonomy #Biodiversity
Happy Macro Monday! ✨ Today, we're diving into the tiny world of this amazing hoverfly. Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! #PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Hoverfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy
September 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Happy Macro Monday! ✨ Today, we're diving into the tiny world of this amazing hoverfly. Take a close look — can you identify the species? Let us know in the comments! #PollinatorAcademy #MacroMonday #Hoverfly #Pollinator #Taxonomy