I am an evolutionary biologist and entomologist working on speciation, evolutionary ecology, taxonomy and conservation. My preferred models are insects, an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I am also involved in scientific dissemination and advisory.
News
New project started!
Since February 1st I began a new project on speciation and diversification of Morpho butterflies! I will be based at the Collège de France in Paris
New paper!
Our paper on the role of predation in the maintain of the box tree moth polymorphism has just been published on Evolution Letters!
Algeria 2024 – field expedition
The Societè Entomologique de France granted me the financing for an expedition in Algeria, to collect data omn false blister beetles.
Gallery
Images are a powerful mean to attract attention on nature, that’s why I use photography to communicate science and conservation contents
Riccardo Poloni | insect evolution and ecology 