Wasps, bedbugs, midges: Is the decline in insect populations really that serious?

To kick off the 2025 edition of Bar des Sciences, join us for the event: “Wasps, Stink Bugs, Midges: Is the Decline of Insects Really That Serious?”

This monthly event, organized by the Science and Society Department at the University of Montpellier, provides a forum for dialogue between scientists and the public on major issues. For this first event, come and talk with experts to learn about the causes and impacts of insect decline on our environment.

Julien Haran, a taxonomic entomologist at CIRAD in Montpellier for the past 10 years, specializes in the study of weevils—a group of plant-eating beetles—to better understand their role in tropical agrosystems.

Antoine Fraimout, an evolutionary geneticist at the CBGP in Montpellier, studies the rapid
adaptation of invasive species to environmental changes; he specializes in
population ecology and genetics.

Ennaloël Mateo-Espada, an entomologist and research associate at OPIE, uses her passion and expertise in insects and macro photography to make entomology accessible to the general public, particularly through podcasts, articles, and lectures.

The Bar des sciences has become one of Montpellier’s flagship events for scientific culture, offering a participatory, community-driven discussion on all aspects of science once a month from January through June. Throughout the season, scientists are invited to engage in a dialogue where they share and discuss their knowledge and practices.