A total of 8,493 reports were submitted to naturbeobachtung.at between early April and mid-June as part of the Citizen Science Award. With 4,833 butterfly reports, this category clearly leads the list. However, there were also numerous sightings from the other three insect groups being monitored (bumblebees, dragonflies, and grasshoppers).
The Nature Conservation Association is delighted with the enthusiastic participation of 706 dedicated amateur researchers so far and hopes that the number of reports will continue to rise. Each observation shared on naturbeobachtung.at makes an indispensable contribution to the protection of these species. More information about the project and how to participate in the Citizen Science Award can be found on the Young Science website.