Biogeography and Systematics of insects
Biology and Systematics of Isoptera and conservation of Lepidoptera:
Biology and Systematics of Isoptera and conservation of Lepidoptera:
- biology and phylogeny of Mediterranean termites in the genera Kalotermes, Longicaputermes, Reticulitermes, Amitermes and Microcerotermes, by morphological analysis (optical microscope and SEM) and mitochondrial DNA;
- study of termite infestations in houses and cultural heritage buildings (e.g. Monastery of Saint Catherine, Sinai), for the optimization of pest control strategies;
- life cycle and habitat requirements of protected species of Lepidoptera, in particular Lycaena dispar and Zerynthia cassandra.