EPONYMOUS TAXA
01Leafhopper · CicadellidaeEvacanthus yeshwanthi
Named by Viraktamath & Webb
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RESOLVING SPECIMENHypseloecus sandalum
BENGALURU · INDIA — ESTABLISHED 2025
Everythingbegins witha name.
EntomologistIndependent ResearcherTaxonomyBiodiversityHigh-Resolution Scientific Imaging
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YEARS IN THE FIELD
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03 — TAXONOMIC DISCOVERIES
One hundred andfifty species.
Each one named, described and deposited. Documenting and conserving insect diversity across the subcontinent.
EPONYMOUS TAXA
Eponymous Taxa
Taxa named in his honour by scientific peers — a lasting record of taxonomic impact and contribution to insect science.
EPONYMOUS TAXA
02Jerusalem Cricket · StenopelmatidaeOryctopterus yeshwanthi
Named by Hiremath & Prathapan
EPONYMOUS TAXA
03Shield Bug · PentatomidaeAxiagastus yeshwanthi
Named by Salini
TAXONOMIC ARCHIVE
Explore All 36 Publications→Revisional Papers & New Taxa
Hypseloecus, five new species
Ectmetopterus, two new species
Sulawesifulvius, new species
Cylapinae of India
Platypleura, new species
Indian Hyalopeplini
Klabonosa, new species
Derbid planthopper take-off
Soractellus nigrominutus
Indian Mecistoscelini
Brodskyella, two new species
Hypseloecus, five new species
Ectmetopterus, two new species
Sulawesifulvius, new species
Cylapinae of India
Platypleura, new species
Indian Hyalopeplini
Klabonosa, new species
Derbid planthopper take-off
Soractellus nigrominutus
Indian Mecistoscelini
Brodskyella, two new species
Hypseloecus, five new species
Ectmetopterus, two new species
Sulawesifulvius, new species
Cylapinae of India
Platypleura, new species
Indian Hyalopeplini
Klabonosa, new species
Derbid planthopper take-off
Soractellus nigrominutus
Indian Mecistoscelini
Brodskyella, two new species
04 — THE TAXONOMIC IMPERATIVE
“A species without a name cannot be protected.”
ENTOMOLOGICAL CONSERVATION & NOMENCLATURE
05 — SCIENCE & SERVICES
Focus on science and services
Providing scientific expertise and practical support in insect identification, taxonomy, biodiversity documentation, specimen imaging.
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Insect Identification
Authoritative determination from physical specimens, with collection metadata.
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Scientific Imaging & Focus-Stacked Photography
Publication-quality plates, diagnostic imaging, and specimen digitisation.
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Science Outreach & Biodiversity Education
School programmes, insect exhibitions, and teacher training.
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Biodiversity Surveys & Environmental Impact Assessment
Systematic insect survey and ecological monitoring for institutional projects.
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Training Workshops & Internships
Taxonomy, microscopy and curation training for researchers and students.
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Agrobiodiversity, Pollinator Diversity, Beneficial Insects and Conservation Research
Pollinator identification, beneficial insect assessment, and agroecosystem diversity research.
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Integrated Pest Management Consultancy
Species-accurate pest diagnosis and scientifically grounded management advice.
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Natural History & Research Collection management
Collection management, specimen preservation, curation, and digitisation.
06 — OUTREACH
Biodiversity programmes & science education.
Insect exhibitions with live and preserved specimens, scientific art, and 3D models. Educational resources and biological field training for science educators. Guided biodiversity walks and hands-on insect observation in agroecosystems and biodiverse and aquatic habitats.
Request a sessionTARGET AUDIENCE
Schools, Educators & Academic Institutions
FEE STRUCTURE
Offered Free of Charge
PROGRAMMES
3D Models · Exhibitions · Field Walks
07 — THE RECORD
The Record — Research Focus, Scientific Journals, and Consulting Capabilities
RESEARCH FOCUS & TAXA
- Miridae (Plant Bugs of South Asia)
- Cicadellidae (Leafhoppers & Treehoppers)
- Hemiptera of the Western Ghats & Islands
- Agricultural Biodiversity & Beneficials
- High-Resolution Scientific Stacking
SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
- Zootaxa
- ZooKeys
- European Journal of Taxonomy
- Journal of Experimental Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Philippine Journal of Science
- Coleopterists Bulletin
CONSULTING CAPABILITIES
- Taxonomic Identification & Description
- Publication-Grade Specimen Focus Stacking
- Institutional Collection Digitisation
- Biodiversity & Pollinator Field Surveys
- Educational Outreach & Science Workshops
08 — CONTACT
Have something you can’t identify?
Physical specimens are required for a confirmed identification. Photographs can support a determination but cannot conclude one.