Creation of iNaturalist project on galls

Launch of the project “Observatoire francophone des Galles” on iNaturalist.

We are pleased to announce the creation of an iNaturalist project dedicated to galls: the Observatoire francophone des Galles. The aim of this project is to collect observations of galls made by French-speaking naturalists, without geographical restrictions.

How can you get involved? To join the project, all you need to do is : 1️⃣ Have an account on iNaturalist. 2️⃣ Become a member of the Observatoire francophone des Galles. 3️⃣ Annotate your observations of galls: in the right-hand bar, under Annotations, select “Galle” in the “Signe de présence” tab. Once you are a member of the project, all your correctly annotated gall observations will be automatically integrated into the project.

Why a new iNaturalist project? This project complements existing initiatives such as Galles de France or European Plant Gall Faunistics, which are limited to certain geographical areas. Here, all members’ gall observations from all over the world will be accessible in one place, offering a broader overview and facilitating exchanges.

A collaborative space The “Project Diary” section will enable us, as project administrators, to share observation objectives and highlight remarkable sightings. In this way, the project can become a kind of social network for the Galla Gallica group. Visit iNaturalist to share your observations, if you’re interested.

Project link.