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Karl Magnacca

I am an entomologist and conservation biologist based in Hawaii. I work part time at the Bishop Museum, describing the incredibly diverse bethylid wasps of the Australia-Pacific region. Previously I also studied the yellow-faced bees of Hawaii and Australia.

Karl's work profile
Karl works in the following sector(s): Collections Institution
Karl's primary institution is: Bishop Museum
Karl's position is: Research Affiliate

Karl's work in taxonomy
Karl has the following roles: Collecting, Specimen preparation, Identification, Research, Editing publishing and reviewing
Karl's skills are in Species delimitation, Phylogenetics, Classification, Nomenclature, Genetics & Genomics, Biogeography, Imaging
Karl works on the taxonomy of Animals, Insects, Hymenoptera, Bethylidae, Colletidae, bees
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Contact from others in the taxonomy community regarding taxonomy-related issues

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Contact re potential citizen science projects that could contribute to taxonomic research

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