Fly Research and Conservation Virtual Symposium

True flies (order Diptera) are insects with a single functional pair of wings, with the second pair modified into halteres that help with balance and agile flight. Ecologically, flies play major roles as pollinators, decomposers, and key links in food webs, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients. Some species are also important disease vectors, while others help control pests by preying on or parasitising them. Beyond ecology, flies have practical applications in forensics (estimating time of death), medicine (maggot therapy for wound cleaning), and science, where fruit flies are classic model organisms in genetics.

Join us for a virtual symposium on Fly Research and Conservation, bringing together fly specialists, researchers, and conservationists to explore the fascinating world of Diptera. This event will cover the latest advancements in fly ecology, taxonomy, and biodiversity, as well as strategies for conserving these vital yet often overlooked insects. The audience will have the opportunity to submit their questions to each of our speakers as part of live Q&A sessions.

Speaker Programme

The Fly Research and Conservation Virtual Symposium will be feature speakers from a range of fly research and conservation projects:

The presentations will be recorded and shared with those who booked alongside Q&A transcripts and lists of useful links via a password-protected website following the event.

eTicket Fes

This event is unfunded and we rely on ticket fees to cover the costs of running the event. However, we did not want cost to be a barrier to attendance so we are letting you decide what you can afford to pay to attend.

1. Professional Ticket - Ticket price is £30. Ticket option for those attending in a professional capacity as part of their work or for their career professional development.

2. Non-professional Ticket - Pay what you can afford (minimum fee of £1, recommended donation £10). VAT at 20% will be added to your ticket fee at checkout.Ticket option for non-professionals such as volunteer biological recorders, conservation volunteers and amateur naturalists.

This event is delivered by the Biological Recording Company