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flag Australians use an app to document native and invasive insects, supporting biodiversity research and winning top conservation honor.

flag Thousands of Australians are taking part in the nationwide Bug Hunt, a citizen-science project using the iNaturalist app to document native invertebrates and detect invasive species. flag Building on a 2024 pilot that collected over 110,000 photos, the initiative contributes data to the Atlas of Living Australia, helping scientists monitor biodiversity and respond to threats like fire ants and invasive tree-boring pests. flag The project is set to receive top recognition at the 2025 Australian Geographic Society Awards for Nature, honoring its role in engaging the public in conservation.

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