KERFE: Entomological collection

Aim of the project

As part of the project, more than 28,000 insects from the taxa Rhopalocera, Pyraloidea, Nebriinae and Histeridae from separate collections were integrated into the main collection and transferred into new boxes with acid-free system boxes. The insects were all digitised and the data subsequently published in the NAHIMA database. 3D models were created from 129 type specimens of these taxa; the specimens themselves were transferred to the type collection.

Description of the project

The project is finalising the digitisation of the worldwide Rhopalocera. In the case of the pyraloidea, the Paul Weber and Willi Sauter collections, which are extremely important for science, are being digitised in addition to the main collection. All the specimens of Histeridae and Nebriinae at ETH have been digitised, including the specimens from the Max Bänninger collection. The digitisation is carried out according to the processes developed in the two previous projects MALIA and IMAGO. Thanks to the KERFE project, the processed parts of the collection have reached curation level 8 (McGinley score).

Synergies and context

Experience and knowledge about digitalization are exchanged within the SwissCollNet network.

Time frame

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024