You need to tick the „Ja“ („yes“) box on the form, asking you „Soll Ihr Name oder eine Alternative auf der Karte der Sammler erscheinen?“ (Do you want to have your name published at the collection site on the Collector’s Map?). Your affirmation gives us permission to connect your name with the spot on the map.

A biting mosquito has a slim and delicate body, six long legs and two membranous wings.
Its head shows two more or less hairy antennae and – quite characteristic – a long needle-like piercing organ.

Unfortunately not, as we cannot match submission form and catch when sent separately.

It is the easiest way for us to reply to you as our project budget does not include postage costs.

If you provide us with sufficient information about the site (e.g. the address), we will be able to locate it.

Only when the catching sites differ. Otherwise, one submission form is enough for all animals you catch at the same site.

We receive thousands of submissions, especially in the summer months. Also, the Mückenatlas is one of several research projects. Thus, it might take some weeks to identify your catch and to reply. But we will not forget you, we promise!

No, you only need to freeze the insect to kill it. For mere sending, it is not necessary to have it frozen. However, if you detect signs of humidity (condensation) in the container after thawing, leave it open until the moisture has evaporated to prevent mould formation.