Despite her profound research, Luo Chunmei still believes her study is quite superficial and all her achievements should be credited to the whole team of the Institute. She hopes that the butterflies in the area can be further popularized to achieve the research value and the science popularization value. From every aspect, Luo Chunmei and her deep attachment to butterflies deserve to write home about. Besides, her research means a lot to both the scientific work of the Institute and the study and preservation of the resources of butterflies in China.
In order to conduct a comprehensive three-year background resource survey of Shennongjia, nearly one hundred entomology experts and their graduate students from all over China gathered at Shennongjia National Park in early June of 2023. They have been meticulously surveying the insects inhabiting over 3,000 square kilometers of land here. During our visit to Shennongjia National Park, we had the privilege of meeting them. Though our encounter was brief, their unwavering dedication left us deeply impressed.
Together with my teammates from different universities, I embarked on a mission in the insect realm of Shennongjia. In this haven, we not only acquired knowledge and honed our professional skills, but also forged deep bonds of friendship among ourselves.
Located at the eastern end of the Qinling-Dabashan Mountains, Shennongjia is said to have derived its name from the legendary Yan Emperor, who used to construct ladders with trees to taste various herbs and build altars with wood to ride cranes and ascend to the heavens. This extraordinary piece of land fosters a diversity of wildlife, serving as a vital component of worldwide biodiversity conservation initiatives.
On June 6, 2023, teachers and students ready to conduct research on the resources of insects and spiders gathered in Muyu Town. The next day, we split up in eight groups and set off separately for the collecting plot.