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Biodiversa: Snap and Protect
Biodiversa is the free citizen science app that turns every user into a researcher. Photograph plants and pollinators, contribute to the largest European biodiversity archive.
Field sensors
- iOS and Android
- Platforms
- 6.000+
- Species in the database
- >95%
- AI accuracy
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Citizen Science for All
Every photo taken contributes to the largest collaborative database on European biodiversity, with scientific validation by 3Bee.
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App Biodiversa
A citizen science app with advanced gamification. Contribute to science while exploring nature.
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Advanced AI recognition
Automatic identification from photo; Machine learning for real-time classification; Database of over 6.000 species; Scientific data validation - 02
Gamification system
Levels from 'Sprout Scout' to 'Biodiversity Hero'; Experience points for each cataloging; Challenges and leaderboards among users; Conquest of habitats and natural realms
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Key Features
Discover the features that make Biodiversa the ideal tool to explore and protect nature.
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Image Recognition
Take a photo of any plant or flower and instantly receive detailed information about the species thanks to AI. - 02
Engaging Gamification
Earn experience points, level up, and challenge friends and other users in cataloging species. - 03
Scientific Contribution
Each photo becomes validated scientific data that feeds 3Bee's European biodiversity database. - 04
Environmental Education
Learn to recognize species as you explore. Perfect for schools, families, and nature enthusiasts.
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How It Works
Participating in citizen science with Biodiversa is simple and fun.
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Download the App
Biodiversa is free and available on the App Store and Google Play. - 02
Explore and Photograph
During your walks, photograph the plants and flowers you encounter. - 03
Identify and Learn
The AI instantly identifies the species and provides you with detailed information. - 04
Contribute and Play
Earn points, level up, and contribute to biodiversity research.
From the field · Tuscan Maremma, Italy
What citizens photographed in the Tuscan Maremma, Italy
223 observations of 60 species uploaded with the Biodiversa app between June 2026 and July 2026, matched to the site by their coordinates. The plants reported most often:
- 223
- observations
- 60
- species
False yellowhead
Dittrichia viscosa
29 detections
Purple milk thistle
Galactites tomentosus
20 detections
Italian viper's bugloss
Echium italicum
16 detections
Knapweeds
Centaurea
15 detections
Elmleaf blackberry
Rubus ulmifolius
13 detections
Olive tree
Olea europaea
13 detections
Jerusalem thorn
Paliurus spina-christi
8 detections
Real platform data, exported on September 23, 2026. The clips are the sensors' original recordings, cut to a few seconds and levelled in volume, nothing else.
Field sensors
Technical Specifications
Technical details of the Biodiversa app for field use and integration with the XNatura platform.
- Platforms
- iOS and Android
- Species in the database
- 6.000+
- AI accuracy
- >95%
- Offline mode
- Yes
- Plants cataloged per year
- 1M+
- Photos collected
- 2M+
Field sensors
Biodiversa in action
Observations that map nature
In the field
Projects where Biodiversa is already installed
Case studies whose story names this sensor: what it was asked to measure, and what came out of it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Biodiversa free?
Yes, Biodiversa is completely free. 3Bee has created this tool to make biodiversity monitoring accessible to everyone.
How does species recognition work?
The app uses machine learning algorithms trained on millions of images. Just take a photo and the AI identifies the species with an accuracy of over 95%.
Is my data used for research?
Yes, every validated photo contributes to 3Bee's European biodiversity scientific database, used for academic research and conservation projects.
Can I use the app offline?
Yes, you can take photos offline. Recognition and uploading will occur automatically when you go back online.
What is Biodiversa?
Biodiversa is the free citizen science app that turns every user into a researcher. Photograph plants and pollinators, contribute to the largest European biodiversity archive.
How does Biodiversa work?
Citizen Science for All. Every photo taken contributes to the largest collaborative database on European biodiversity, with scientific validation by 3Bee.
What are the technical specifications of Biodiversa?
Platforms: iOS and Android · Species in the database: 6.000+ · AI accuracy: >95% · Offline mode: Yes · Plants cataloged per year: 1M+ · Photos collected: 2M+
Join the Community
Download Biodiversa and start contributing to the protection of European biodiversity.