Entomology

What is entomology?

Entomology is the study of insects and all six-legged creatures. Getting to know insects can be a fun way to get outside and see what is there. There are insects everywhere on Earth, even in the coldest Arctic!

What projects or exhibits can I do with (topic)?

• Look at "Making an Entomology Exhibit" to get some great ideas on where to start with your project!

Resources about (topic)

• Order publications or use the online ordering system
• Making an Entomology Exhibit (pdf)
• What's Bugging You? (order)
• Dragons, House and other Flies (order)
• Entomology Group Activity Guide (order)

Links

• Iowa State University Dept. of Entomology
  Visit the Insect Zoo via the web cam.
• University of Kentucky Entomology
  A kids' page, great photographs and research based information.
• University of Florida
  Who is the fastest flyer? Who can stand the coldest weather?
• The Insectlorepedia
  What do they look like? Where do they live? Find out here
• Margaret Thayer
  Learn about Ms. Thayer and her job as the assistant curator of insects for the Field Museum.
• Koday's Kids
  Photographs and information on more than 50 different kinds of insects for you to use in your science reports or just to learn for fun!
• The Bug Jester
  Where do spiders go to learn new words? Read funny bug jokes here! (The answer is Web-ster's dictionary)!!