Wolfram Mey

Wolfram Mey serves as Curator of the Lepidoptera and Trichoptera Collection (Butterflies, Moths, Caddisflies) at the Museum of Natural History, Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin since 1990. His role encompasses collection management, providing specialized services to the international entomological community, and public outreach through lectures and information dissemination.

Education:

• Biology studies at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (1973-1978)
• Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (1980)

Dr. Mey's research centers on the taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, and biodiversity of Lepidoptera and Trichoptera in the Old World, with significant fieldwork in southwestern Africa, the Philippines, and Colombia. His work integrates morphological analysis with ecological and historical biogeographical frameworks to document species diversity in understudied regions. Key methodologies include systematic revision of genera, fauna inventories, and development of identification tools for complex insect groups.

His publication record demonstrates sustained focus on African Lepidoptera systematics (particularly the Brandberg Massif in Namibia) and global Trichoptera diversity. Recent works emphasize field-based inventory projects in biodiverse hotspots like the Colombian Páramo, reflecting a commitment to documenting micro-endemic species in threatened ecosystems. The 2002 Trichoptera symposium proceedings highlight his role in fostering international taxonomic collaboration.

Research Leadership:

• Basic pattern of Lepidoptera diversity in southwestern Africa
• Identification book for Lepidoptera of southwestern Africa
• Caddisfly fauna survey of the Philippines
• Trichoptera and Micro-Lepidoptera inventory in Colombia's Páramo