In the far eastern corner of Mongolia, lies the province of Dornod. The area is rich in biodiversity, encompassing biological features from the Siberian taiga, Manchurian flora and fauna, and dominated by Central Asian steppes. Some of the largest remaining herds of Mongolian gazelle can be found in the region (source: https://en.unesco.org/biosphere/aspac/dornod-mongol) as well as the elusive Pallas’ Cat, called Manul in Mongolian. Here you find huge lakes, shallow river systems, sand dunes, gently rolling hills and scattered mountains.
This area will be the highlight of the 2024 expedition, organised by André van Eck, and sparcely explored by entomologists.

The plan is to start around mid May ’24. As usual, the expedition lasts for three weeks.
Which is reason for high expectations regarding the entomofauna we can discover.

BioMongol Foundation’s main objective is to study the entomological biodiversity of Mongolia. BioMongol Foundation supports insect collecting expeditions, stimulates local entomology and exchange as well as the publication of the results of insect research carried out in Mongolia.

BioMongol Foundation aims to:
– support and publish entomological research carried out in all parts of Mongolia
– contribute to the protection of natural areas in Mongolia
– exchange with and support Mongolian entomology researchers