Insect monitoring for nature-inclusive building
Show with figures what your green measures deliver.
Nature-inclusive building is increasingly a condition in tenders and spatial plans. But how do you show that your green roofs, banks and flower-rich verges really make a difference? The DIOPSIS insect camera measures insect life at your site, before, during and after construction, and gives you objective data for the municipality, the client and local residents.
From ambition to evidence
A green paragraph in the plan is quickly written; showing that nature really benefits is harder. Insects are a good indicator for that: they respond quickly to changes in planting, water and lighting, and they form the basis of the food chain for birds and bats. With a standardised measurement of insect life you make your ambitions verifiable.
Baseline before the first spade
Place one or more cameras on the site before work starts. That records the starting situation and gives you a hard reference later. During construction and after completion you keep measuring at the same spots. Because every camera measures the same way, the results are directly comparable.
Data that convinces
The image recognition model of Naturalis counts the insects and estimates the biomass; you get results per site and per period. Those figures are usable in your accountability to the municipality, in communication with residents and in your own sustainability reporting. The method is described in scientific publications, so your claim does not rest on your own observation alone.
Fits construction practice
The camera is compact, runs on solar power and is placed by one person in a few minutes. It needs no power connection or network and is monitored remotely. If it has to make way for a construction phase, you simply move it. You lease the cameras for the duration of the project; for developers with several projects we agree a continuous lease.
Together with your ecologist
Do you work with an ecological consultancy? We supply the measuring systems and the data; your ecologist interprets them in the context of the plan. Also read what the camera means for ecologists and consultancies, or contact us to discuss your project.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you measure biodiversity on a construction site?
Insects are a good indicator because they respond quickly to changes in planting, water and light. With one or more DIOPSIS insect cameras you record a baseline before construction and keep measuring at the same spots during and after, so the results are comparable.
When should the baseline start?
Preferably at least one full insect season (spring to autumn) before work begins, so that your reference does not depend on a single period or kind of weather.
Can the camera move during construction?
Yes. The camera runs on solar power and 4G, needs no connections and can be moved in a few minutes. For a clean comparison, measure at a comparable spot after moving it.
Who interprets the results?
The web portal provides counts, taxonomic groups and a biomass estimate per site and period. The ecological interpretation in the context of your plan is done by your own ecologist or consultancy; we help with the method description if needed.
A project in which you want to demonstrate biodiversity?
Tell us about the site and the schedule. We advise on the timing of the baseline survey, the number of cameras and how you use the results in your communication.