The Ommatidium Project

@entofacet.org

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A volunteer network connecting people interested in invertebrate science with mentors, specialists, and practical guidance. Join the hive.

Poster on aged cream paper. At the top, the Ommatidium Project logo, a ring of dark blue circles around a glowing blue centre like a compound eye, above the words "The Ommatidium Project" and "at entofacet.org". On the right, a close macro photograph of two mottled brown psyllids, small winged plant lice with lacy patterned wings, resting on a green stem covered in fine white hairs. Navy text on the left reads "Find psyllids cute? Want to talk to one of only a handful of psyllid taxonomists?" and, in blue, "We know who to ask." Small italic text near the bottom reads "Experts wanted. Questions welcome. Volunteer run. Always free." A dark navy band across the base reads "entofacet.org".
Promotional graphic for the launch of The Ommatidium Project. On the right, a spotted cucumber beetle, yellow with black spots and a black head, perches at the tip of a green serrated leaf, elytra raised and translucent hindwings spread mid-takeoff against a dark green background. On the left, over a deep navy panel, a pill-shaped outline reads "OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED." Large cream serif text below states: "The world of invertebrates is small. We'll open the door." Smaller text reads: "Ask about any insect, mite, spider, or other invertebrate, and we connect you to the person who studies it." A line beneath adds: "Free. No account. Nothing to pay. Volunteer run." A footer holds the circular blue Ommatidium Project logo with the wordmark "THE OMMATIDIUM PROJECT" and the URL "entofacet.org.
Square promotional graphic for The Ommatidium Project on a deep navy background. At the top is the project’s compound eye logo, followed by “THE OMMATIDIUM PROJECT” and “at entofacet.org.” Across the centre are separate cream coloured branching diagrams labelled ants (Formicidae), Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Isoptera, Hemiptera, Arachnida, and Acari. Three dotted cobalt branches below end in question marks and the words “Is your group missing?” Large cream text reads, “Find your branch. Or be the first name on it,” with “branch” in cobalt italic. Smaller text explains that experts can choose what they are open to, receive one or two questions a month or fewer, and answer, pass, or pause. The footer states that the project is always free, volunteer run, and directs specialists in insects, mites, spiders, and other groups to entofacet.org/experts.
A promotional graphic for Entofacet and The Ommatidium Project. On the left is a macro photograph of a textured, black-and-white weevil resting on green and purple plant buds. On the right, prominent text reads, "We now have a Frequently Asked Questions page!" Below this, it says, "The Ommatidium Project. Find answers to common questions about The Ommatidium Project and how the network works. Feel free to ask more questions." followed by an email icon and "admin@entofacet.org". At the top is the Entofacet logo, and across the bottom is a dark blue brushstroke banner containing the URL "entofacet.org/faq" and the tagline, "A BETTER FRONT DOOR TO ENTOMOLOGY".
Square dark navy promotional graphic for EntoFacet. At the top is the EntoFacet compound-eye logo: six deep-blue circles around an iridescent blue-purple centre. Large cream serif text asks, “What is The Ommatidium Project?” Below, pale blue text reads, “A better front door to entomology. We help connect people with the right volunteer, society, collection, or expert.” Three outlined boxes give example questions: “How do I get started in a museum or collection?”, “Can you help me find a local society or field day?”, and “Do you know someone who works on this insect?” At the bottom, large blue-purple text reads “entofacet.org,” followed by “More questions, from insect IDs to expert referrals.”
Announcement graphic for EntoFacet's Ommatidium Project. At the top is the EntoFacet logo: six dark navy circles arranged in a ring around a central circle with an iridescent blue-to-purple gradient, resembling a compound eye facet. Below, a heading in navy serif reads "Invitations have gone out," followed by "The Ommatidium Project." A line-drawn envelope icon sits inside a thin circle. Text underneath reads: "If you applied to join the program, please check your spam." Then: "Interested in joining? admin@entofacet.org." A footer tagline reads "A better front door to entomology." Light lavender background throughout.
Announcement card on a pale blue background. The EntoFacet logo, seven dark blue circles arranged like a compound eye around a glowing blue centre, sits at the top. Large serif text reads 'Now recruiting expert contacts.' Below: 'The Ommatidium Project,' a line-drawn beetle in a circle, and the link entofacet.org/experts. A footer reads 'A better front door to entomology.
Promotional graphic on a pale blue textured background. At the top center is the Entofacet logo, made of six dark navy circular facets arranged around a smaller iridescent blue, teal, and violet center circle. Beneath it, small spaced lettering reads “ENTOFACET.” Large navy serif text in the center says “The Ommatidium Project.” Below that, smaller blue text reads “A better front door to entomology,” followed by small grey spaced text reading “COMING SOON.”