Category: insects

Science is all about exploring the world, and one of the best ways to do that is through a microscope. Everything from insects to ordinary, everyday items become far …

When it comes to scientific study, nothing beats having a high-quality microscope. However, these devices come in various shapes, sizes, and capabilities, so how can you know which one …

The psocodea is a new order for an aggregation of several old groups of insects. Basically all the various forms of lice have been put together in a single …

Mantophasmatodea is an order of insects that was only officially discovered this century.  They were first described in 2002 and since then at least 19 species have been discovered …

The Microcoryphia, known as bristletails are part of the old Thysanura (or three pronged bristle-tails) along with the Zygentoma.  They are an ancient lineage linking the Apterygota (primarily wingless …

Introduction To The Raphidioptera Snakeflies are an ancient lineage of insects that once had a global distribution.  However in our modern world they are limited to temperate or high …

Looking for books about butterflies? Well you’ve come to the right place. These 13 butterfly books will surely help your studies, whether you’re a beginner, a student or a …

Whether you’re looking for the densest of entomology text books or simply a basic entomology book to get started, rest assured you’re in the right place. On this page …

Abstract Although only a small number of terrestrial insect species have aquatic developmental stages, these larvae compose a large portion of the macroinvertebrate biomass found in most aquatic ecosystems. …

This key is based on a translation of the works of Giglio-Tos and Beier. I have in general followed the classification used by Beier, and relied on Giglio-Tos to …