Frode Ødegaard

Frode Ødegaard is an Associate Professor at NTNU's Department of Natural History, specializing in biodiversity and conservation biology of insects. His work spans Norway and international contexts, with a focus on hymenopterans (wasps, ants, bees) and their ecological roles. He authored books like Humler i Norge (Ants in Norway) and Maur i Norge (Ants in Norway), and contributes to national insect monitoring programs through NINA (Norwegian Institute for Nature Research).

Key research interests include ant symbionts, parasitic Hymenoptera, and species distribution in Norway. He collaborates extensively on projects like Insektovervåking, tracking pollinators and threatened species. His publications emphasize taxonomic revisions, new species descriptions, and conservation assessments.

Notable contributions include documenting new species in Norway (e.g., Xorides indicatorius), studying bumblebee ecology, and evaluating invasive species impacts. He also leads field surveys and produces popular science materials to enhance public understanding of entomology.