The main entrance of the institute. Behind the building a national forests, with lots of wild animals, including wolves and deer.

This building was constructed about 10 years ago to accommodate the entomology collection in a new and modern facility.

Part of the collection, including the very important Lycidae historical collection that belonged to Kleine.

Pterostichus sp., one of the largest species of Carabidae in Europe.

Saint-Lô, Normandy. The city was completely rebuilt after the WWII and is now a thriving city.

Dr. Robert Constantin working with Telegeusinae in his private collection.

I swear a few moments before he was smiling, but while Françoise (Robert’s wife) was taking the photos he was giving her instructions on how to take it.

Natural History Museum.

Working on Lycidae and Cneoglossidae.

The circular label, SAR (Sarawak), is Alfred Russel Wallace’s handwriting. The specimen was collected by Wallace and later became the type specimen of Xylobanus humilis Waterhouse.

The main lobby in the museum after hours. Being a researcher visitor has its advantages.

Monument à Lamarck, Jardin des Plantes.

Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, Jardin de Plantes.

Entomology Building.

Lycidae collection in Paris with hundreds of types from Pic, Bourgeois, Jacquelin DuVal, Chevrolat and many other authors.

Entrance of the IES

Gundlach Collection

Gundlach drawer with Lycidae, Lampyridae, Chrysomelidae and other families

Front of the Museu de Historia Natural

Plaza de la Revolución

Dr. Luis de Armas and Vinicius Ferreira