Contribution to an entomological inventory
of Montmartre Cemetery (Paris)
Why an entomological inventory of Montmartre Cemetery?
Even intra-muros stricto sensu (that is, without the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne), Paris shows an animal life that you could not guess from the first look.
Because of personal circumstances (I live on the other side of the Boulevard de Clichy), I used to frequent the cemetery daily, first with my children, who got their afternoon bottle over there, then for more egoist purposes, since I chose to make the cemetery my own macrophotographic workspace.
Montmartre Cemetery has a long history, with more than 10 km2 but can be considered as un unexpected natural life space, without too much human interventions.
Well, since I was stung by the photographic bee a long time ago, I chose to obey this old/new passion just on the other side of the street. Therefore, when the weather is fair, I take my backpack photo gear over there for one hour or sometimes a little more.
The identification work was done with care, using the photos and the shooting conditions (habitus, season and environment), but without capture, thereby limiting the potential scientific accuracy.
Most of the identifications were elaborated or confirmed on the great English-speaking forum diptera.info or on the excellent French forum Monde des Insectes.
A strictly private use is authorized, even in personal college or university student works, provided that all reproductions bear an appropriate credit.
For all other uses, and for better resolutions, you should seek an agreement from the owner of the rights.
Even intra-muros stricto sensu (that is, without the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne), Paris shows an animal life that you could not guess from the first look.
Because of personal circumstances (I live on the other side of the Boulevard de Clichy), I used to frequent the cemetery daily, first with my children, who got their afternoon bottle over there, then for more egoist purposes, since I chose to make the cemetery my own macrophotographic workspace.
Montmartre Cemetery has a long history, with more than 10 km2 but can be considered as un unexpected natural life space, without too much human interventions.
Well, since I was stung by the photographic bee a long time ago, I chose to obey this old/new passion just on the other side of the street. Therefore, when the weather is fair, I take my backpack photo gear over there for one hour or sometimes a little more.
The identification work was done with care, using the photos and the shooting conditions (habitus, season and environment), but without capture, thereby limiting the potential scientific accuracy.
Most of the identifications were elaborated or confirmed on the great English-speaking forum diptera.info or on the excellent French forum Monde des Insectes.
A strictly private use is authorized, even in personal college or university student works, provided that all reproductions bear an appropriate credit.
For all other uses, and for better resolutions, you should seek an agreement from the owner of the rights.
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Author: Pierre Duhem
Last update: February 2023
Any questions or comments are welcome.
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Author: Pierre Duhem
Last update: February 2023
Any questions or comments are welcome.
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