METAMORPHOSIS - How flies are changing our planet - An evening with DR ERICA MCALISTER

Metamorphosis - How Flies Are Changing Our Planet with Dr Erica McAlister

📅 Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
🕢 Time: 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
📍 Venue: Peel Centenary Centre
🎟 Tickets: £10

Flies are among the most important, and misunderstood, animals on Earth. From pollination and decomposition to forensic science and medical research, these remarkable insects play a vital role in the ecosystems that sustain our planet.

Join award-winning author and entomologist Dr Erica McAlister Hon.FRES for a fascinating and entertaining journey into the hidden world of flies. Drawing on her acclaimed books The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies, Erica reveals how these extraordinary insects influence our lives in ways most of us never imagine.

A senior curator at the Natural History Museum, London, and one of the UK's leading experts on Diptera (flies), Erica is a renowned speaker and science communicator whose engaging presentations have captivated audiences across the country.

This is a rare opportunity to hear Dr McAlister speak in the Isle of Man for the first time. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, science lover, gardener, conservationist, or simply curious about the natural world, this promises to be an eye-opening evening that will change the way you think about flies forever.