About The Entomological Society of Latvia (LEB)

LEB was founded in 1951, with the aim of promoting the research and protection of insects and other invertebrates in Latvia. LEB is a voluntary, scientific organization that unites Latvian and foreign professional zoologists and amateurs who study and protect insects and other invertebrates or are interested in them. The association has 50 members from Latvia and other countries.

In order to achieve the goals of LEB, scientific meetings, seminars, trainings, excursions, scientific expeditions are organized, as well as various events for the general public, where LEB members inform, consult and educate the public on entomology and invertebrate zoology topics, including rare and endangered species and the protection of their habitats. LEB members are involved in scientific research and international research projects. We cooperate with organizations of similar profiles in Latvia and abroad.

Members also have access to LEB library and archive, which contains all publications since the early years of the Entomological society. It is planned to resume publishing the scientific journal "Latvijas Entomologs " in the future.

LEB board members

The board of LEB consists of five elected members. The task of the board is to organize the activities, meetings and elections, as well as to represent the opinion of LEB in public.

	LEB board chairperson Inese Cera
	LEB board member, cassier Rūta Abaja  Foto: M. Markovskis
	LEB board member, secretary Laura Lipšena
	LEB board member Kristaps Vilks
	LEB board member Ringolds Rutkis