Poster Display
Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity
Ilgoo Kang (he/him/his)
Assistant Professor
Kyungpook National University
Sangju, Kyongsang-bukto, Republic of Korea
Michael Sharkey
The Hymenoptera Institute
Redlands, California
Yeon Jae Bae
Professor
Korea University
Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, Republic of Korea
Since 2006, the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR), under the Ministry of Environment in Korea, has conducted extensive research on indigenous flora and fauna. The broader project has already led to the discovery of numerous previously undocumented animal and plant species. As project participants, our goal is to systematically comprehend the biodiversity of Braconidae in the Korean peninsula. Through comprehensive field surveys, specimen collection, taxonomic identification, molecular analysis, and rearing of key species across various habitats in Korea, braconid fauna in the country is being unveiled. Achievements of this research project will be disseminated through scientific publications, databases, and mass media to enhance the conservation and appreciation of Korea's unique braconid fauna. An overview of our research project is on this poster, presenting key findings, methodologies, and ongoing efforts in studying Braconidae within the broader context of insect biodiversity in Korea.