ITCER e.V. and ITCER Kenya are non-profit partner organizations dedicated to advancing research, seminars, and outreach in Western Kenya and surrounding regions, through an international training centre. Learn more about our Location.
Background
Kenya’s rich biodiversity, comprising over 35,000 species of macroorganisms, along with numerous fungi and microorganisms, is crucial for the nation’s economy and well-being. However, these resources face increasing threats from unsustainable practices and climate change, leading to ecosystem degradation. ITCER addresses these challenges through environmental research, biodiversity documentation, practical learning, and support for sustainable resource management. Its work includes cooperation with local communities and public institutions, as well as the use of biodiversity information and species-distribution knowledge in land-use planning.
ITCER’s Role
ITCER provides seminars, project-linked training, and practical support for environmental research for individuals and groups in Kenya and neighboring countries. Its work includes biodiversity documentation, image-based monitoring, data mobilization including GBIF-related activities, and IT support for the processing, management, and use of environmental data. ITCER also supports sustainable resource use, community-related environmental activities, and the application of biodiversity information in land-use planning.
- Facilitating environmental education and outreach programs.
- Promoting conservation and sustainable resource use.
- Supporting community development and sustainable agriculture.
- Collaborating with related organizations and local initiatives.
- Building capacity through training, research, and IT-supported documentation to improve local practices.
Environmental Science Research and Training
- Biodiversity: Support sustainable resource management and ecosystem services through community engagement, documentation, and biodiversity data mobilization.
- Climate Change: Collaborate with local governments and communities on regional strategies for resilience against climate impacts.
- Sustainable Agriculture: Work with communities to advance and implement sustainable farming practices.
- Renaturation: Support local communities and governments in their efforts to restore natural habitats and enhance biodiversity.
- Community Development: Empower local communities, individuals, and groups through seminars, training, education, and support for sustainable initiatives.
Strategic Approaches
- Engage in strategic partnerships and regional collaboration to support environmental and community efforts.
- Develop a regional center for sharing information on environmental, climate, biodiversity, and IT-supported documentation topics.
- Work with grassroots groups, public authorities, and other partners to support responsible practices and environmentally informed land-use planning.
Aims
ITCER seeks to support practical, research-linked learning and engagement in environmental management for individuals and groups, aligned with regional needs and sustainable development goals.
- Encourage networking among diverse actors to support sustainable development.
- Strengthen connections through dialogue, seminars, research support, and community initiatives.
- Focus on practical research, biodiversity documentation, GBIF-related data mobilization, and environmental IT to support biodiversity and climate resilience.
Members and Memberships
ITCER Kenya and ITCER e.V. members are drawn from research, education, conservation, and technical institutions in Kenya, Germany, and other countries. Additionally, members include professionals from partner organizations and independent fields of expertise, strengthening ITCER’s interdisciplinary approach to research, biodiversity documentation, information technology, and outreach.
ITCER works with local groups, partner institutions, and public authorities to foster collaboration and build stronger scientific, technical, and community connections.
Donors and funders include long-standing academic and institutional partners, expert-service organizations, and youth-oriented support initiatives.
ITCER e.V. and ITCER Kenya are also partners and members of other relevant organizations.
Kenyan government support includes partnerships with the County Government of Siaya, Kenya Forest Service, KEPHIS, NEMA, and the NGO Coordination Board Office. This cooperation also supports local environmental planning, including the use of biodiversity information and species-distribution knowledge for land-use planning.
Organizational Structure
ITCER is supported by partner organizations registered in Germany (e.V.) and Kenya as an international NGO. Both ITCER Kenya and ITCER e.V. have a board of directors composed of elected members from Kenya and other countries. A management committee, including the Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, oversees ITCER’s progress. The associations together include a network of professionals and collaborators who contribute to ITCER’s activities in research, documentation, information technology, and outreach, guided by the Executive Director.
Activities
Educational Concept and Planning
ITCER provides infrastructure for workshops and seminars led by international and regional experts, as well as project-based environmental research and training. Current formats emphasise field-based work, biodiversity documentation, and research-linked participation. Financial support is provided based on need and available resources.
Programme
ITCER’s academic program includes:
- Project-linked Training Formats: Small-scale participation by graduates, postgraduates, and researchers in seminars, documentation work, and ongoing project activities.
- Seminars: One- to three-day sessions covering key environmental topics, field methods, biodiversity documentation, and related scientific themes.
- Outreach Presentations: Dialogue and exchange formats with local communities and partners, continuing since 2024.
Envisaged Training Areas
Training will cover biodiversity, soil and water conservation, plant pathology, environmental data management, image-based documentation, and related field and laboratory workflows.
Apply for an Event
Application details for seminars, visits, and project-related activities will be announced soon. Please check ‘Events’ for upcoming activities.
Ongoing Research Projects
Research includes:
- Monitoring Macrobiome Biodiversity on Site – A preliminary survey of vascular plants, animals, fungi, and other macroorganisms using geo-tagged photo observations (and DNA barcoding).
- Monitoring Macrobiome Biodiversity in Siaya County – A county-wide survey of vascular plants, animals, fungi, and other macroorganisms using geo-tagged photo observations (and DNA barcoding).
- Grassland Biomes, Metabolomes, and Biomass Production – Exploring the functional diversity of soil fungi, plant diversity, and productivity under different land use regimes.
Publications:
Short-term dynamics of the mycobiome in species of the genera Umbilicaria and Dermatocarpon in a saxicolous lichen community – Karthik, S., Gkoutselis, G.M., Steingruber, T., Harjes, J., Rambold, G. Acta Botanica Hungarica (2025). Read more
Microplastic impacts archaeal abundance, microbial communities and their network connectivity in a Sub-saharan soil environment – Rohrbach, S., Gkoutselis, G.M., Hink, L., Weig, A., Rambold, G., Horn, M.A. FEMS Microbiology Ecology (2025). Read more
GBIF Germany Activities 2025. GBIF Europe and Central Asia nodes meeting 2025 – Weibulat, T., Triebel, D. GBIF ECA 2025, Waterford, Ireland. Zenodo (2025). Read more
Plastiphily is linked to generic virulence traits of important human pathogenic fungi – Gkoutselis, G.M., Rohrbach, S., Harjes, J., Brachmann, A., Horn, M.A., Rambold, G. Communications Earth & Environment (2024). Read more
Management and publication of scientific data on traditional mycological and lichenological knowledge in Africa – Kinge, T.R., Jefwa, J.M., Houdanon, R.D., Milenge, H.K., Abdel-Azeem, A.M., Gryzenhout, M., Triebel, D., Weibulat, T., Rambold, G. Lichenologist (2023). Read more
Chemical properties of key metabolites determine the global distribution of lichens – Schweiger, A., Ullmann, M., Nürk, N.M., Triebel, D., Schobert, R., Rambold, G. Ecology Letters (2021). Read more
Newsletters:
ITCER Newsletter – October 2025. Read more
ITCER Newsletter – June 2026. Read more
Resources
Visit our Resources page for access to macrobiome images, online training software, and other deliverables.
Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events and activities at ITCER. We host a variety of workshops and seminars throughout the year. Check back regularly for updates on our event calendar.
Events including important visits to site, seminars, workshops, and courses.
Facilities
ITCER Staff — May 2025
Main Building — November 2021
Main Building, Secretary Room — May 2021
Main Laboratory — August 2022
Processing Biomass — July 2024
Subsampling Instruction in the Laboratory — November 2024
Arrival of Students from Egerton University — November 2022
Seminar with Students from Egerton University — November 2022
Phytomonitoring Station — October 2021
GBIF Data Workshop Participants from Kenya and Germany — October 2022
GBIF Data Workshop Participants from Kenya, Benin, Cameroon and Germany — October 2023
Seminar with Students from University of Tübingen — March 2025
Seminar with Students from University of Tübingen — March 2025
Motorbikers’ Shelter Sponsored by ITCER — September 2024
Gallery images © ITCER e.V., 2025
Hostels nearby
Bookings can be made via ITCER.
Roadmap
The ITCER facilities are developing with time. While the plot of land was purchased in 2016 and construction of the first building (hosting lab and seminar room) started in June 2018 (both financed via private financial means), the final finishes to the building were achieved at the end of 2022. This has made it possible to begin developing and arranging seminars, project-related activities, and research support in cooperation with individuals, groups, and the responsible governmental bodies.
For 2026, a number of workshops and project meetings are scheduled at the site. Biodiversity photo monitoring and inventory work are ongoing, supported by a large and growing image base as well as environmental sampling for molecular species barcoding. Continued maintenance and infrastructure development have further strengthened the site’s technical and digital capacity. Alongside these field-based activities, software tools and digital interfaces are being developed to support documentation, data management, and public access to results.
In May 2025, ITCER was officially endorsed as a data publisher by the Participant Node Managers Committee of GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility), further strengthening its role in contributing biodiversity data at an international level. Further work on ITCER’s representation in GBIF is continuing.
In order to support seminars, project-related activities, and research support, donations are sought for further equipping the laboratory and IT infrastructure (see Donation).
Location
LOCATION OF TRAINING CENTRE
ITCER is located in Ng’iya, Siaya County, Western Kenya, 60 km from Kisumu at Lake Victoria (see Site map).
The site is characterized by developed public infrastructure and proximity to diverse natural ecosystems such as savanna, rainforest, and wetlands, which serve as training grounds for fieldwork.
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Biodiversity on Site
Acanthus polystachus (Acanthaceae, Acanthoideae, Acantheae) — 21.10.2022
Asystasia intrusa (Acanthaceae, Acanthoideae, Justicieae) — 13.04.2023
Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 04.07.2022
Apis mellifera scutellata (Apidae, Apinae, Apini) [⚲] and Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 09.03.2022
cf. Halictidae, Halictinae, Halictini sp. and Crassocephalum vitellinum (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Senecioneae) — 31.07.2023
Emilia coccinea (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Senecioneae) — 26.09.2023
Crotalaria retusa (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Crotalarieae) — 20.06.2022
Vigna luteola (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Phaseoleae) — 31.07.2023
Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae, Nepetoideae, Ocimeae) — 23.05.2023
Leonotis nepetifolia (Lamiaceae, Lamioideae, Leucadeae) — 27.10.2022
Urena lobata (Malvaceae, Malvoideae, Hibisceae) — 31.10.2022
Astripomoea grantii (Convolvulaceae, Convolvuloideae, Ipomoeeae) — 02.06.2023
Hycleus apicicornis (Meloidae, Meloinae, Mylabrini) and Hewittia malabarica (Convolvulaceae, Convolvuloideae, Merremieae) — 23.08.2022
cf. Melittidae sp. and Solanum cf. campylacanthum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 05.04.2023
Commelina africana (Commelinaceae, Commelinoideae, Commelineae) — 26.09.2023
Euphorbia heterophylla (Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbioideae, Euphorbieae) — 02.05.2023
Croton macrostachyus (Euphorbiaceae, Crotonoideae, Crotoneae) — 02.05.2023
Striga hermontheca (Orobanchaceae, Rhinantheae, Buchnereae) — 31.05.2023
Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 21.09.2023
Lophaetus occipitalis (Accipitridae, Aquilinae, Aquilini) and Markhamia lutea (Bignoniaceae, Tecomeae) — 16.09.2022
Buteo augur (Accipitridae, Buteoninae, Buteonini) and wooden electricity pylon — 10.06.2023
Uraeginthus angolensis (Estrildidae, Lagonostictinae) and branch stalk of planted Casuarina equisetifolia (Casuarinaceae) — 18.03.2022
Spermestes cf. bicolor (Estrildidae, Lonchurinae) and Poaceae sp. — 27.02.2023
Acanthocercus atricollis [♂] (Agamidae, Agaminae) — 19.01.2023
Chamaeleo gracilis (Chamaelenidae, Chamaeleoninae, Chamaeleonini) and Markhamia lutea (Bignoniaceae, Tecomeae) — 11.09.2023
Trachylepis striata (Scincidae, Mabuyinae) and Dovyalis caffra (Salicaceae, Salicoideae, Saliceae) [planted] — 23.09.2022
Amietia nutti (Pyxicephalidae, Cacosterninae) and concrete surface — 31.05.2023
Kassina senegalensis (Hyperoliidae, Kassininae, Kassinini) and Poaceae sp. — 24.09.2023
Apis mellifera scutellata (Apidae, Apinae, Apini) [⚲] and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 18.05.2023
Xylocopa cf. scioensis (Apidae, Xylocopinae, Xylocopini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 09.05.2023
Xylocopa caffra (Apidae, Xylocopinae, Xylocopini) [♀] and Tylosema fassoglense (Fabaceae, Cercidoideae, Cercideae) — 23.09.2023
Synagris analis (Vespidae, Eumeninae, Odynerini) and Poaceae sp. — 05.04.2023
Rhynchium cf. oculatum (Vespidae, Eumeninae, Odynerini) and Poaceae sp. — 05.04.2023
Sceliphron spirifex (Sphecidae, Sceliphrinae, Sceliphrini) and Crotalaria cf. pallida (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Crotalarieae) — 26.02.2022
Polistes badius (Vespidae, Polistinae, Polistini) and leaf litter of cf. Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 23.08.2022
Chrysis lincea (Chrysididae, Chrysidinae, Chrysidini) and plastered stone wall surface — 03.03.2023
Formicidae sp. and Leonotis nepetifolia (Lamiaceae, Lamioideae, Leucadeae) — 28.06.2022
Papilio demodocus (Papilionidae, Papilioninae, Papilionini) and Poaceae sp. — 09.06.2023
Eurema hecabe (Pieridae, Coliadinae, Euremini) and Justicia flava (Acanthaceae, Acanthoideae, Justicieae) — 17.03.2023
Junonia sophia (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Junonini) and cf. Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 11.11.2022
Junonia terea (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Junonini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 02.06.2023
Junonia chorimene (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae) — 20.06.2022
Junonia oenone (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Junoniini) [♂] and soil surface — 20.06.2022
Neptis kiriakoffi (Nymphalidae, Limenitidinae, Neptini) and Centella asiatica (Apiaceae, Mackinlayoideae, Mackinlayeae) — 18.08.2022
Acraea encedon (Nymphalidae, Heliconiinae, Acraeini) — 22.06.2023
Hypolimnas misippus (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Kallimini) [♂] and Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 09.05.2023
Hypolimnas misippus (Nymphalidae, Nymphalinae, Kallimini) [♀] — 23.11.2022
Ypthima cf. doleta (Nymphalidae, Satyrinae, Satyrini) and Poaceae sp. — 20.07.2022
cf. Chilades pandava (Lycaenidae, Polyommatinae, Polyommatini) — 23.08.2022
Zizeeria knysna (Lycaenidae, Polyommatinae, Polyommatini) [♂] and Tylosema fassoglense (Fabaceae, Cercidoideae, Cercideae) — 29.09.2022
Zizeeria knysna (Lycaenidae, Polyommatinae, Polyommatini) [♂] and Poaceae sp. — 23.11.2022
Leptotes pirithous (Lycaenidae, Polyommatinae, Polyommatini) [♀, oviposition] and Vigna luteola (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Phaseoleae) — 13.07.2022
Eretis lugens (Hesperiidae, Tagiadinae, Celaenorrhinini) and Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 27.07.2022
Parosmodes morantii (Hesperiidae, Hesperiinae, Erionotini) — 20.03.2023
Cyligramma latona (Erebidae, Erebinae, Erebini) — 25.05.2023
Mocis mayeri (Erebidae, Erebinae, Euclidiini) and Poaceae sp. — 09.06.2023
Mocis conveniens (Erebidae, Erebinae, Euclidiini) and Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 25.06.2022
Trigonodes hyppasia (Erebidae, Erebinae, Euclidiini) and Centella asiatica (Apiaceae, Mackinlayoideae, Mackinlayeae) — 31.10.2022
Rhanidophora cinctigutta (Erebidae, Erebinae, Calpinae, Calpini) — 22.05.2023
cf. Rhanidophora cinctigutta (Erebidae, Erebinae, Calpinae, Calpini) [larva] — 31.05.2023
Rhipidarctia crameri (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini) [♂,♀] and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 11.09.2023
Amata alicia (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomini) and Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 01.07.2023
Ceryx fulvescens (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomini) [♂,♀] — 31.10.2022
Hypena semilutea (Erebidae, Hypeninae, Hypenini) and Poaceae sp. — 18.08.2022
Gesonia stictigramma (Erebinae, Boletobiinae, Phytometrini) and Poaceae sp. — 21.07.2022
Ozarba domina (Noctuidae, Eustrotiinae, Nolini) 18.05.2023
Zebronia phenice (Crambidae, Spilomelinae, Margaroniini) — 28.03.2023
Diasemia monostigma (Crambidae, Spilomelinae, Nomophilini) — 17.10.2022
Orphanostigma haemorrhoidalis (Crambidae, Spilomelinae, Spilomelini) and Poaceae sp. — 12.10.2022
Eretmocera fuscipennis (Scythrididae, Scythridinae, Scythridini) and Solanum cf. campylacanthum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 25.06.2022
Eretmocera sp. (Scythrididae, Scythridinae, Scythridini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 08.03.2023
Adela sp. (Adelidae, Adelinae, Adelidi) and Poaceae sp. — 25.06.2022
Aciptilia sp. (Pterophoridae, Pterophorinae, Pterophorini) — 27.07.2022
Acherontia atropos (Sphingidae, Sphinginae, Acherontiini) [larva] and Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 02.05.2023
cf. Anthonomus sp. (Curculionidae, Curculioninae, Anthonomini) — 03.10.2022
Alcidodes leucogrammus (Curculionidae, Molytinae, Mecysolobini) and Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 29.08.2022
Rhagonycha fulva (Cantharidae, Cantharinae, Cantharini) and cf. Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 30.08.2022
Cantharis cf. nigricans (Cantharidae, Cantharinae, Cantharini) and cf. Hoslundia opposita (Lamiaceae, Nepetoideae, Ocimeae) — 22.11.2022
Monolepta melanogaster (Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae, Luperini) and Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 31.08.2022
Conchyloctenia hybrida (Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae) — 28.04.2023
cf. Aethiopocassis quadrioculata (Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae, Cassidini) and Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 24.10.2022
cf. Deloyala sp. (Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae, Cassidini) — 16.10.2022
Chnootriba elaterii (Coccinellidae, Epilachninae, Epilachnini) and cf. Solanum cf. campylacanthum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 25.06.2023
Cheilomenes sulphurea (Coccinellidae, Coccinellinae, Coccinellini) — 31.08.2022
Hydara tenuicornis (Coreidae, Coreinae, Hydarini) and Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 29.08.2022
Lycus cf. trabeatus (Lycidae, Lycinae, Lycini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 28.06.2022
Synhoria cf. cephalotes (Meloidae, Nemognathinae, Horiini) — 04.11.2022
Lagria villosa (Tenebrionidae, Lagriinae, Lagriini) and Laboulbeniomycetes sp. and cf. Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 06.09.2022
Riptortus dentipes (Alydidae, Alidinae, Alydini) and Solanum cf. campylacanthum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 01.11.2022
Aspavia armigera (Pentatomidae, Pentatominae, Eysarcorini) and Poaceae sp. — 20.07.2022
Agonoscelis versicoloratus (Pentatomidae, Pentatominae, Agonoscelidini) — 02.03.2022
Caura rufiventris (Pentatomidae, Pentatominae, Cappaeini) — 04.08.2022
cf. Stenozygum coloratum (Pentatomidae, Pentatominae, Strachiini) — 30.08.2023
cf. Dolycoris sp. (Pentatomidae, Pentatominae, Carpocorini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 11.11.2022
Anoplocnemis curvipes (Coreidae, Coreinae, Mictini) and stalk — 27.07.2022
Spilostethus furcula (Lygaeidae, Lygaeinae, Lygaeini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 02.03.2022
Oncopeltus famelicus (Lygaeidae, Lygaeinae, Lygaeini) — 17.08.2023
Myrmoplasta vittiventris (Pyrrhocoridae) and Poaceae sp. — 17.03.2023
Acanthaspis petax (Reduviidae, Acanthaspinae, Acanthaspini) and plastered wall surface — 20.08.2023
Cosmolestes annulipes (Reduviidae, Harpactorinae, Harpactorini) [nymph] and Neonotonia wightii (Fabaceae, Faboideae, Phaseoleae) — 01.08.2023
Cosmolestes pictus (Reduviidae, Harpactorinae, Harpactorini) and Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 01.09.2022
Rhynocoris tristis (Reduviidae, Harpactorinae, Harpactorini) and cf. Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 23.03.2022
Dysdercus cf. superstitius (Pyrrhocoridae, Pyrrhocorinae) and Lantana trifolia (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 26.07.2022
Dysdercus voelkeri (Pyrrhocoridae, Pyrrhocorinae, Pyrrhocorini) and Poaceae sp. — 20.03.2023
Diplognatha gagates (Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae, Diplognathini) — 04.08.2022
Cryptacrus comes (Scutelleridae, Scutellerinae, Scutellerini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 29.08.2023
Calidea dregii (Scutelleridae, Scutellerinae, Scutellerini) and Poaceae sp. — 18.08.2022
Sphaerocoris testudogrisea (Scutelleridae, Scutellerinae, Scutellerini) and Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Coreopsideae) — 17.07.2023
Solenosthedium liligerum (Scutelleridae, Elvisurinae, Elvisurini) and Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 19.09.2023
Steganocerus multipunctatus (Scutelleridae, Tectocorinae, Sphaerocorini) and Solanum cf. campylacanthum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 06.12.2022
Locris cf. areata (Cercopidae, Cercopinae, Locrisini) and cf. Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 28.03.2023
Elasmoscelis stali (Lophopidae, Lophopinae, Elasmoscelini) and Poaceae sp. — 26.07.2022
Centrotus cf. cornutus (Membracidae, Centrotinae, Centrotini) — 03.10.2022
cf. Cladonota sp. (Membracidae, Membracinae, Hypsoprorini) — 31.01.2023
Bombomyia discoidea (Bombyliidae, Bombyliinae, Bombyliini) and dead stalk — 19.07.2022
Bombylella ornata (Bombyliidae, Bombyliinae, Bombyliini) and Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Coreopsideae) — 17.10.2022
Chrysomya marginalis (Calliphoridae, Chrysomyinae, Chrysomyini) and Poaceae sp. — 29.08.2022
Diopsis mayae (Diopsidae, Diopsinae, Diopsini) and cf. Alternanthera sessilis (Amaranthaceae, Gomphrenoideae, Gomphreneae) — 27.07.2022
Plecia ruficollis (Bibionidae, Pleciinae, Pleciini) and cf. Lantana camara (Verbenaceae, Lantanoideae, Lantaneae) — 21.07.2022
Phytomia natalensis (Syrphidae, Eristalinae, Eristalini) and Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 25.04.2023
Phytomia incisa (Syrphidae, Eristalinae, Eristalini) — 28.11.2022
Asarkina ericetorum (Syrphidae, Syrphinae, Syrphini) and Poaceae sp. — 22.07.2022
Phorinia sp. (Tachinidae, Exoristinae, Exoristini) — 09.09.2023
cf. Cylindromyia sp. (Tachinidae, Phasiinae, Cylindromyiini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 03.10.2022
cf. Chrysops longipennis (Tabanidae, Chrysopsinae, Chrysopsini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 03.03.2022
Sepedon cf. nasuta (Sciomyzidae, Sciomyzinae, Tetanocerini) and cf. Guizotia scabra (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Millerieae) — 25.06.2022
Palpopleura cf. portia (Libellulidae, Palpopleurinae, Palpopleurini) [♂] and stalk — 16.10.2022
Orthetrum sp. (Libellulidae, Libellulinae, Libellulini) [♂] and stalk — 21.10.2022
Trithemis arteriosa (Libellulidae, Trithemistinae, Trithemistini) and cf. Poaceae — 17.07.2023
Pseudagrion hageni (Coenagrionidae, Pseudagrioninae, Pseudagrionini) [♂] and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 04.10.2022
Pseudoharpax virescens (Galinthiadidae, Galinthiadinae, Galinthiadini) [♀] and Solanum incanum (Solanaceae, Solanoideae, Solaneae) — 11.03.2023
Pseudocreobotra wahlbergi (Hymenopodidae, Hymenopodinae, Hymenopodini) — 25.06.2023
cf. Paratettix sp. (Tetrigidae, Tetriginae, Tetrigini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 17.10.2022
cf. Locusta migratoria (Acrididae, Oedipodinae, Locustini) — 31.08.2023
Spathosternum cf. pygmaeum (Acrididae, Spathosternini, Spathosternini) — 01.03.2022
Conocephalus maculatus (Tettigoniidae, Conocephalinae, Conocephalini) and Poaceae sp. — 21.07.2022
Gryllus bimaculatus (Gryllidae, Gryllinae, Gryllini) [nymph] and soil — 06.04.2023
cf. Blattella germanica (Ectobiidae, Blattellinae, Blattellini) — 03.10.2022
cf. Odontotermes sp. (Termitidae, Macrotermitinae, Odontotermitini) [♀] and Poaceae sp. — 12.11.2022
Gorgyrella inermis (Idiopidae, Idiopinae) and soil surface — 06.09.2023
Argiope trifasciata (Araneidae, Argiopinae, Argiopini) — 28.03.2023
Nephila sp. ( (Nephilidae, Nephilinae, Nephilini) and Dovyalis caffra (Salicaceae, Salicoideae, Saliceae) [planted] — 23.09.2023
Thyene inflata (Salticidae, Salticinae, Plexippini) [♀] — 13.12.2022
Thyene bucculenta (Salticidae, Salticinae, Plexippini) [♂] — 23.02.2023
Mexcala elegans (Salticidae, Salticinae, Chrysillini) [♂] and stone wall surface — 04.08.2022
Thomisus cf. daradioides (Thomisidae, Thomisinae, Thomisini) and Apis mellifera scutellata (Apidae, Apinae, Apini) [⚲] and cf. Desmometopa sp. (Milichiidae, Madizinae, Madizini) and Tithonia diversifolia (Asteraceae, Asteroideae, Heliantheae) — 07.08.2023
Achatina sp. (Achatinidae, Achatininae, Achatinini) and soil surface — 14.03.2022
Polydesmus sp. (Polydesmidae, Polydesminae, Polydesmini) — 01.04.2023
Parasola sp. (Psathyrellaceae) and soil surface — 27.06.2023
Caloplaca sp. (Teloschistaceae) and Trebouxia sp. (Trebouxiaeae) and rock surface — 28.03.2023
Under Resources below, you will find the total inventory of images related to the site’s macrobiome.
Gallery images © ITCER e.V., 2023
ITCER is located in Ng’iya, Siaya County, Western Kenya, 60 km from Kisumu at Lake Victoria (see Site map).
The site is characterized by developed public infrastructure and proximity to diverse natural ecosystems such as savanna, rainforest, and wetlands, which serve as training grounds for fieldwork.
