From chocolate covered scorpions to toasted leaf-cutter ants this page lists a variety of insect foods that can be purchased online, many from Amazon.com! Several links are dead unfortunately, but with a little perseverance similar products are probably available.

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From chocolate covered scorpions to toasted leaf-cutter ants this page lists a variety of insect foods that can be purchased online, many from Amazon.com! Several links are dead unfortunately, but with a little perseverance similar products are probably available.

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Very good set of information about monarch butterflies and monitoring their annual migration. Some of the graphics on the site are large and may require high-speed internet for quick access. Lots of good lesson plan ideas for highschool and undergraduate students. Ideas that can be expanded for graduate students. Good photographs and video.

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Concise lecture on sound production in insects. Stridulation, forced air through spiracles, wing vibration, and tapping are all discussed with examples. Advantages and disadvantages of sound production are also discussed. The page also links to chemical, and visual communication pages.

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Concise lecture on sound production in insects. Stridulation, forced air through spiracles, wing vibration, and tapping are all discussed with examples. Advantages and disadvantages of sound production are also discussed. The page also links to chemical, and visual communication pages.

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The Amateur Entomologists' Society website Key to Adult Insects is a simple dichotomous key (49 couplets) with images of each of the orders. Other links include conservation, biodiversity, and insect fact files. The key is based on the Collins Field Guide to Insects of Britain and Northern Europe by Michael Chinery, as well as the Practical Entomologist by Rick Imes.

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William Kirby's text on entomology, first published in 1828, is available in PDF format from Internet Archive. Kirby is often called the "Father of Entomology" and his book is considered the first text on entomology published in English. The PDF files are large.

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William Kirby's text on entomology, first published in 1828, is available in PDF format from Internet Archive. Kirby is often called the "Father of Entomology" and his book is considered the first text on entomology published in English. The PDF files are large.

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A novel and beautifully done way to identify or learn fly anatomy. Developed by CSIRO Entomology, this atlas uses high resolution digital images of flies to allow users to highlight anatomical parts of a fly to learn the name or click on the part name to identify where it is positioned on the fly. There are four images representing the lower Diptera, lower Brachycera, Acalyptrate and Calyptrate with a dragable lens that allows 1X, 2x and 3X magnification of the regions. Users can click the parts on the image or click on the part name, broken into regions of the fly. The selected part is highlighted in blue to aid easy study. There is a useful help section to guide in the use of this tool. This is an excellent tool for those looking for definitions of Diptera anatomical terms and fly anatomy.

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A novel and beautifully done way to identify or learn fly anatomy. Developed by CSIRO Entomology, this atlas uses high resolution digital images of flies to allow users to highlight anatomical parts of a fly to learn the name or click on the part name to identify where it is positioned on the fly. There are four images representing the lower Diptera, lower Brachycera, Acalyptrate and Calyptrate with a dragable lens that allows 1X, 2x and 3X magnification of the regions. Users can click the parts on the image or click on the part name, broken into regions of the fly. The selected part is highlighted in blue to aid easy study. There is a useful help section to guide in the use of this tool. This is an excellent tool for those looking for definitions of Diptera anatomical terms and fly anatomy.

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For generations, the main interest in aquatic insects has been firmly at the feet of trout fishermen. This web site provides about 4,000 outstanding photographs of many popular insects used as models for tying flies (fishing lures), as well as information on the natural history of these insects and some basic, elementary information about classification. Also available is an on-line discussion forum about aquatic insects and trout fishing.

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For generations, the main interest in aquatic insects has been firmly at the feet of trout fishermen. This web site provides about 4,000 outstanding photographs of many popular insects used as models for tying flies (fishing lures), as well as information on the natural history of these insects and some basic, elementary information about classification. Also available is an on-line discussion forum about aquatic insects and trout fishing.

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A bibliography, mainly for spiders, and an extensive collection of web resources related to arachnids were put together by the International Society of Arachnology. Also included are news items about the society, publications, meetings, and other arachnid-related information.

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A bibliography, mainly for spiders, and an extensive collection of web resources related to arachnids were put together by the International Society of Arachnology. Also included are news items about the society, publications, meetings, and other arachnid-related information.

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This web site provides a compilation of more than 240 proverbs that mention insects, arachnids, centipedes, and crustaceans. Roughly 60% mention Diptera and Hymenoptera. The proverbs are listed under 15 taxa, including Arachnida, Chilopoda, Crustacea, and 11 orders of insects. The geographic origin of each proverb and a list of references also are provided.

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Nine photographs of well known dipteran, lepidopteran, and hemipteran mimics based on stinging or distasteful models. Photos are of high quality and useful for demonstrations or teaching insect identification.

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Nine photographs of well known dipteran, lepidopteran, and hemipteran mimics based on stinging or distasteful models. Photos are of high quality and useful for demonstrations or teaching insect identification.

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A non-journal article about the origin and history of modern bees. Links to discussion of bee fossils, genetic information, distribution of species, and an extensive bibliography are included.

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A non-journal article about the origin and history of modern bees. Links to discussion of bee fossils, genetic information, distribution of species, and an extensive bibliography are included.

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This 1994 article by Victoria Rivers, Professor of Textiles at University of California (Davis), is about the fascinating and exquisite use of beetle parts, especially iridescent beetle wings, in textiles. Many entomologists will not be familiar with this aspect of the use of insects and will find the article delightful. The article explores how beetles have been used in textiles throughout history in India, New Guinea, Thailand, Burma, and Amazonia. The online article is about 6 standard text pages and includes photographs that, when clicked, provide a larger image.

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Good quality videos about collecting and preserving insects. These can be used as a stand alone or assigned in parts for students to review.

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Good quality videos about collecting and preserving insects. These can be used as a stand alone or assigned in parts for students to review.

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Follow the adventures of the Chew family as they go to the Australian bush to study insects and spiders. While their English is not always perfect, there is a vast amount of information on Australian insects including many photographs. Clicking on "More about Insects" leads to examples of behavior, mimicry, reproduction, and evolution. The site is arranged well and the phtographs load quickly.

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A large collection of insect sound files (.wav) ranging from mosquito wings to orthopterous mating calls. Some of the more unusual insect communication files include termite headbanging, and fire ant stridulation.

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A large collection of insect sound files (.wav) ranging from mosquito wings to orthopterous mating calls. Some of the more unusual insect communication files include termite headbanging, and fire ant stridulation.

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BugGuide is devoted to identification and natural history of insects through imagery. The images are uploaded and examined by amateur volunteers, and the site is hosted by Iowa State University. All of the insect orders and several non-insect arthropods are included in the database. There also is an interactive Lucid key available. Attempts are made to follow current taxonomic efforts. The site is easy to navigable through and has some very nice photos. (Not all photos were reviewed for taxonomic accuracy.)

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An interactive connection to a scanning electron microscope viewing insects. Participants are encouraged to arrange a time and send in specimens to be viewed via the internet. Website sections include the science behind microscopy, and classification of insects. Not all sections are complete at time of writing.

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An interactive connection to a scanning electron microscope viewing insects. Participants are encouraged to arrange a time and send in specimens to be viewed via the internet. Website sections include the science behind microscopy, and classification of insects. Not all sections are complete at time of writing.

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Excellent photographic resource for identifying immature Lepidoptera of eastern forests of the U.S. and Canada arranged by family. Each photo includes a text description as well as a list of host plants. Other sections include photography tips, and species list.

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Excellent photographic resource for identifying immature Lepidoptera of eastern forests of the U.S. and Canada arranged by family. Each photo includes a text description as well as a list of host plants. Other sections include photography tips, and species list.

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This site provides a short article, in PDF format, about the legendary American blues artist, Charley Patton, and his famous song about the notorious cotton boll pest, the boll weevil. The article, by R. K. D. Peterson, was scanned from a 2007 issue of the American Entomologist magazine.

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This site provides a short article, in PDF format, about the legendary American blues artist, Charley Patton, and his famous song about the notorious cotton boll pest, the boll weevil. The article, by R. K. D. Peterson, was scanned from a 2007 issue of the American Entomologist magazine.

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A concise lesson about chemical communication in insects covering both semio and info chemicals. The site includes a short video of grape root borer moths using sex pheromone. Further links on the take the user to visual and auditory communication.

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A concise lesson about chemical communication in insects covering both semio and info chemicals. The site includes a short video of grape root borer moths using sex pheromone. Further links on the take the user to visual and auditory communication.

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Noel Troxclair of Texas Cooperative Extension demonstrates the difference between aerial and sweep insect collecting nets and their proper use. Excellent introductory video suitable for undergraduate and graduate students.

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This site is dedicated to all things cicada throughout the world and contains an enormous amount of information on this group of insects. Cicadas are photographed and generally enjoyed on this site, initiated in 1996. The site includes a question and answer section, a gallery, a blog, and brood dates and related information, as well as interviews with cicada researchers and video and sound files. Many items for purchase are included for individuals or classrooms. Because of the large amount of information available on this site, it is not entirely simple to navigate.

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This site is dedicated to all things cicada throughout the world and contains an enormous amount of information on this group of insects. Cicadas are photographed and generally enjoyed on this site, initiated in 1996. The site includes a question and answer section, a gallery, a blog, and brood dates and related information, as well as interviews with cicada researchers and video and sound files. Many items for purchase are included for individuals or classrooms. Because of the large amount of information available on this site, it is not entirely simple to navigate.

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A very nicely illustrated key to 46 flea beetles regularly found in North Dakota. The key is a lucid style key, and the images are carefully produced. A beautiful photo gallery and list of common flea beetles is also included.

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A very nicely illustrated key to 46 flea beetles regularly found in North Dakota. The key is a lucid style key, and the images are carefully produced. A beautiful photo gallery and list of common flea beetles is also included.

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The homepage of general entomology as taught by Dr. Bryan Danforth. Lecture topics are listed and most have PDF files of handouts or Power Points of the lectures attached for download. The focus of these lectures is on understanding insects, their form and function, life histories, and importance to our lives, health, and economy. A link to other entomology courses at Cornell is also provided.

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The homepage of general entomology as taught by Dr. Bryan Danforth. Lecture topics are listed and most have PDF files of handouts or Power Points of the lectures attached for download. The focus of these lectures is on understanding insects, their form and function, life histories, and importance to our lives, health, and economy. A link to other entomology courses at Cornell is also provided.

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Nine high-quality, interactive images showing insects that blend with their surroundings with spectacular success. Once selected, the image can be rolled-over to remove the background showing only the insect in question. Orchid mantid, several Lepidoptera, and a couple of Orthoptera are included.

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Nine high-quality, interactive images showing insects that blend with their surroundings with spectacular success. Once selected, the image can be rolled-over to remove the background showing only the insect in question. Orchid mantid, several Lepidoptera, and a couple of Orthoptera are included.

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This article, succinctly written by the late Charles Hogue, was taken, with permission, from the 1987 Annual Review of Entomology. It provides an excellent explanation of cultural entomology, along with examples of the influence insects have had on art, folklore, history, literature and language, the performing arts, philosophy, religion, and other areas of culture from around the world. To delve more deeply into cultural entomology, the original 1987 article should be consulted for a listing of many specific references to the subject.

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Cultural Entomology Digest was published in four issues from 1993 to 1997. All issues are available online. More than 30 short articles on the use of insects in human culture are presented, covering a wide variety of fascinating topics from butterflies in mythology to insects in psychiatry to the use of beetles as religious symbols. The articles are both informative and entertaining, and are written by recognized authorities.

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A short video clip of the famous Death Watch Beetle tapping on a substrate. Several other short videos of the beetle are also available. ARKive is a large British site devoted to wildlife images.

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A short video clip of the famous Death Watch Beetle tapping on a substrate. Several other short videos of the beetle are also available. ARKive is a large British site devoted to wildlife images.

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This PDF created by the Entomological Society of America is a general brochure designed to advise students on where to go and how to prepare for a career in entomology. It highlights some of the major disciplines within entomology including forensics, conservation, and medical veterinary.

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This PDF created by the Entomological Society of America is a general brochure designed to advise students on where to go and how to prepare for a career in entomology. It highlights some of the major disciplines within entomology including forensics, conservation, and medical veterinary.

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This resource (for and by college students) is meant to be a taxonomic reference for all life. This section of the site focuses on the Insecta. The database is lucid key driven and includes valuable diagnostic and behavioral information about many insect groups as well as bibliographic references. This NSF-sponsored project includes work from the University of Guelph and Animal Diversity Web at the University of Michigan. Much of the site is considered a "skeleton" awaiting further contributions.

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A National Geographic article about a variety of cave dwelling (troglobite) arthropods. The story dwells on eyeless spiders, translucent centipedes, and other arthropod cave-dwellers and speculates about their phylogenetic relations, as well as their endangered future. The site includes a link to a fine interactive map with images of many of the animals discussed.

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A National Geographic article about a variety of cave dwelling (troglobite) arthropods. The story dwells on eyeless spiders, translucent centipedes, and other arthropod cave-dwellers and speculates about their phylogenetic relations, as well as their endangered future. The site includes a link to a fine interactive map with images of many of the animals discussed.

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This site includes images, sounds, animation and videos on insects. Great site for undergraduate students learning about the world of insects. Insect images include beneficial insects, common insects, vegetable insects, and agricultural insects. Videos depict insects which include butterflies, ants, grasshoppers, and thrips. Sounds available are for cicadas. An audio section on fire ant sounds and songs about fire ants is entertaining and informative (even if some of ther biological information in the song Freddie Fire Ant, isn't exactly completely accurate). Quality of materials is uniformly accurate. A thrips video link is not working, however.

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This web site is devoted to cicadas, leafhoppers, planthoppers, spittlebugs, and treehoppers. It is built around the vast literature collection amassed by the late Zeno P. Metcalf and now housed in the North Carolina State University Libraries' Special Collections. A searchable bibliographic database focuses on the world's largest literature collection -- nearly 12,000 references from 1741 to 1955 --for these groups. The searchable database is supplemented with selected references (1956-present) for each of the five insect groups, a biography of Metcalf, overviews of each group, and selected links to additional web sites on these insects.

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The ESA website for professional and amateur entomologists alike. Provides peer reviewed publications, publishes the popular American Entomologist magazine, and handles all the registration for the various regional and national meetings of entomologists across the country. This is a valuable resource for student and professional alike.

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The ESA website for professional and amateur entomologists alike. Provides peer reviewed publications, publishes the popular American Entomologist magazine, and handles all the registration for the various regional and national meetings of entomologists across the country. This is a valuable resource for student and professional alike.

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This USDA web site is devoted to the life and work of 19th-century entomologist Charles Valentine Riley, with excerpts from his sketchbooks and other works. The site provides six representative images of historical treasures from the famous "Father of Biological Control", along with information on how to obtain high-quality digital images of the works. A further link is available which includes a more extensive collection of his papers and images.

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This USDA web site is devoted to the life and work of 19th-century entomologist Charles Valentine Riley, with excerpts from his sketchbooks and other works. The site provides six representative images of historical treasures from the famous "Father of Biological Control", along with information on how to obtain high-quality digital images of the works. A further link is available which includes a more extensive collection of his papers and images.

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With almost 5000 entries this compendium of common names of Australian insects is one of the most thorough identification tools available online. Most of the pages include images and ranges as well as descriptions of the taxon.

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With almost 5000 entries this compendium of common names of Australian insects is one of the most thorough identification tools available online. Most of the pages include images and ranges as well as descriptions of the taxon.

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An A-Z listing of a wide variety of entomology based resources. Many university departments, Insect control facilities, and museums are represented here, as well as outlets for gathering collecting and curating gear. Other lings take you to Usenet Newsgroups, and List servers.

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An A-Z listing of a wide variety of entomology based resources. Many university departments, Insect control facilities, and museums are represented here, as well as outlets for gathering collecting and curating gear. Other lings take you to Usenet Newsgroups, and List servers.

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Interactive grasshopper anatomy lessons. Mouthparts, legs, abdomen, various sutures are all featured, as well as well as more general discussions about the types of insect antennae,wings, legs, and mouthparts. An excellent flash demonstration of mouthpart modifications is also featured.

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Interactive grasshopper anatomy lessons. Mouthparts, legs, abdomen, various sutures are all featured, as well as well as more general discussions about the types of insect antennae,wings, legs, and mouthparts. An excellent flash demonstration of mouthpart modifications is also featured.

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The best lecture on insect mouthparts currently available on the internet. An audio lecture introduces the subject followed by an interactive selection of insect mouthparts with descriptions and exploded views to demonstrate the evolution and adaptive radiation of these limbs.

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The best lecture on insect mouthparts currently available on the internet. An audio lecture introduces the subject followed by an interactive selection of insect mouthparts with descriptions and exploded views to demonstrate the evolution and adaptive radiation of these limbs.

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Two tutorials introduce common butterflies of Florida, including the cloudless sulphur, giant swallowtail, Gulf fritillary, longtailed skipper, zebra longwing, black swallowtail, monarch, viceroy, European cabbage butterfly and Florida atala. Covers both caterpillars and adults. Requires Microsoft Windows. $15.

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A good collection of videos about finding and catching insects and then preserviving them. Videos include narration.

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A good collection of videos about finding and catching insects and then preserviving them. Videos include narration.

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Twenty photographs of insect induced plant growth; galls. Oak, maple, apple, and goldenrod examples are offered as well as others in large photos with the insect culprit.

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A ten module online entomology course highlighting importance of insects, taxonomy, anatomy, growth and development, internal anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and IPM. Each module includes learning objectives, well illustrated reading material, lab information, review and quiz materials, and audio slide shows. This is probably the finest online entomology course available to date.

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A ten module online entomology course highlighting importance of insects, taxonomy, anatomy, growth and development, internal anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and IPM. Each module includes learning objectives, well illustrated reading material, lab information, review and quiz materials, and audio slide shows. This is probably the finest online entomology course available to date.

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Another of Dr. John Meyer's excellent webpages devoted to teaching general entomology. This page includes five links that take you to "spot ID" characters for insect orders and some families. This page has some excellent photographs detailing the significant characteristics and an interactive phylogenetic tree. A second link takes you to a summary by family of important characteristics. Further links show old tests and quizzes for study reference.

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A reference heavy resource detailing care of captive colonies of these potently stinging ants. A great deal of behavior and biology is also included.

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A reference heavy resource detailing care of captive colonies of these potently stinging ants. A great deal of behavior and biology is also included.

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This is a commercial site that sells insect specimens. Usually quite spectacular specimens, for display. However, they have many excellent photographs of spectacular insects online as well as a fair amount of information about species classification, and origin.

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This is a commercial site that sells insect specimens. Usually quite spectacular specimens, for display. However, they have many excellent photographs of spectacular insects online as well as a fair amount of information about species classification, and origin.

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Excellent powerpoint presentations of bee genera in two separate files both on this site. Illustrated with full color photographs and morphological details where necessary.

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Excellent powerpoint presentations of bee genera in two separate files both on this site. Illustrated with full color photographs and morphological details where necessary.

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A humorously written, well illustrated article about the lives, origins, ecology, and stings of wasps. The article is several pages long and includes an informative bibliography.

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A humorously written, well illustrated article about the lives, origins, ecology, and stings of wasps. The article is several pages long and includes an informative bibliography.

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This web page describes current research about insect flight dynamics. It focuses on the work of biologist R. McNeill Alexander of the University of Leeds, whose research team has built large-scale models of insects to test their flight aerodynamics in wind tunnels. At the bottom of the page is a small (160 x 120) QuickTime video of a Morpho butterfly (Order Lepidoptera, Family Nymphalidae) with detailed views of its wing scales. It is an excerpt from the Alien Empire miniseries of the Public Broadcasting Service's Nature series. The video requires QuickTime and may not be accessible to those with older or slow computers. The link to the "enhanced multimedia video clip" did not work at the time of this review.

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Discussion of the Bombardier beetle's chemical defense, detailing the explosive qualities of the chemicals, where the beetle is found, a bit about distribution, and what the chemicals do to people. There's also a bit about insects in the news detailing the beetle's role in the ongoing religious debate as it pertains to how such an animal might evolve, with an aside about a Richard Dawkin's demonstration.

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Discussion of the Bombardier beetle's chemical defense, detailing the explosive qualities of the chemicals, where the beetle is found, a bit about distribution, and what the chemicals do to people. There's also a bit about insects in the news detailing the beetle's role in the ongoing religious debate as it pertains to how such an animal might evolve, with an aside about a Richard Dawkin's demonstration.

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An introduction to looking for insects in various habitats. Jeff Tomberlin of Texas Cooperative Extension takes you to the field and shows you where to look and demonstrates techniques like using a beat sheet or bucket. Filmed in central Texas. The video is an excellent introduction to collecting insects. It is large (16 minutes) and a high speed connection is strongly recommended.

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A video site of insects flying. The images are mainly of Lepidoptera, and many of the image sequences can be manipulated to slow the action. There are also many images available as well as the results of several flight experiments. Interestingly the researcher's expertise is engineering and aerospace and emphasis is placed on the mechanics of flight.

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A video site of insects flying. The images are mainly of Lepidoptera, and many of the image sequences can be manipulated to slow the action. There are also many images available as well as the results of several flight experiments. Interestingly the researcher's expertise is engineering and aerospace and emphasis is placed on the mechanics of flight.

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This site provides a set of about 20 insect illustrations, originally drawn on canvas as a WPA project during the Depression and made available by the Department of Entomology at the University of Illinois. The illustrations are primarily overviews of some of the more common insect orders. The size of the original illustrations was ca. 1.0 x 1.5 m, and some of the scanned versions on this site are small and, therefore, lacking in details. Each illustration also has a link to the Tree of Life to provide taxonomic information. The site is of particular value from a historical perspective. Of even more historical value and interest is the associated link to the Department's wonderful lantern slide collection, showing entomologists in profile and in action, along with old pictures of insects and entomological situations in field and laboratory. Those interested in teaching the history of entomology would benefit from the link to the lantern slides.

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More than 31,000 photographs of insects of most orders, as well as mites, ticks, spiders, and scorpions, are available at this site, a joint project of the University of Georgia and the USDA Forest Service. The site boasts more than 800 photographers. Many light-microscope images of smaller insects are provided. Some natural history information is provided for many of the images.

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More than 31,000 photographs of insects of most orders, as well as mites, ticks, spiders, and scorpions, are available at this site, a joint project of the University of Georgia and the USDA Forest Service. The site boasts more than 800 photographers. Many light-microscope images of smaller insects are provided. Some natural history information is provided for many of the images.

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Audio files in MP3 format of various cicadas, crickets and some other insects recorded in the forests of Chiang Mai, Thailand. A very useful site for demonstrating the diversity of insect calls. This can be used to develop a discussion of species isolating mechanisms and sexual selection.

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This is a well-designed website that promotes insect appreciation and demonstrates the intricate relationships of insects and humans. The site is divided into four components: 1) entophiles, which includes photographs and short descriptions of more than 150 insects; 2) cedigest, which includes an impressive set of articles on insects and their roles in our culture; 3) class Insecta, which includes numerous beautiful examples of butterfly wing patterns, with descriptions; and 4) entolinks, which includes about 20 links (with brief reviews) to about 20 other insect-related web sites and resources. This web site affords a nice supplementary tool for entomological instruction, particularly at an introductory level, and should be a delight to students.

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This is a well-designed website that promotes insect appreciation and demonstrates the intricate relationships of insects and humans. The site is divided into four components: 1) entophiles, which includes photographs and short descriptions of more than 150 insects; 2) cedigest, which includes an impressive set of articles on insects and their roles in our culture; 3) class Insecta, which includes numerous beautiful examples of butterfly wing patterns, with descriptions; and 4) entolinks, which includes about 20 links (with brief reviews) to about 20 other insect-related web sites and resources. This web site affords a nice supplementary tool for entomological instruction, particularly at an introductory level, and should be a delight to students.

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As of this writing two orders and one suborder of insects are covered: Odonata, Auchenorrhyncha, and Coleoptera. This is largely a photo gallery with some distinctive character descriptions and distribution information.

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As of this writing two orders and one suborder of insects are covered: Odonata, Auchenorrhyncha, and Coleoptera. This is largely a photo gallery with some distinctive character descriptions and distribution information.

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A playful site dedicated to insects in films, with discussions of how the insects were portrayed in fiction as well as in documentaries. The site suffers a bit from having not been updated in the past few years, but there have been many good insect films to include.

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A playful site dedicated to insects in films, with discussions of how the insects were portrayed in fiction as well as in documentaries. The site suffers a bit from having not been updated in the past few years, but there have been many good insect films to include.

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This is a great site to get photographs, range information, seasonal abundance and checklists of dragonflies and damselflies that occur in Iowa. When you navigate to a particular species you not only find information and photos, but also a flight season calendar. The site also includes a section of Species of Concern. One neat feature is the option to display English or Latin names - this can come in handy to teachers and students learning scientific nomenclature.

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This web site provides an extensive "electronic museum" devoted to the life and works of 19th-century entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre, with examples of his written entomological works, his correspondence (with Darwin and others), and historical context. Listings of his translated works in 15 languages is available, as is a gallery of historical photographs.

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This web site provides an extensive "electronic museum" devoted to the life and works of 19th-century entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre, with examples of his written entomological works, his correspondence (with Darwin and others), and historical context. Listings of his translated works in 15 languages is available, as is a gallery of historical photographs.

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This is a commercial site intended as a resource for teachers and students. The site features images of many arthropods, including insects and spiders, and a good number of video clips.

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This is a commercial site intended as a resource for teachers and students. The site features images of many arthropods, including insects and spiders, and a good number of video clips.

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This page deals with research being done on the parasitism of the "blue butterfly" group Maculinea. These species are well known for taking advantage of ants by chemically convincing ants that they are one of their own larvae. This page has some lovely photos, and a nice generalized life history table. Other links deal with aspects of the research including population genetics and communication.

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This page deals with research being done on the parasitism of the "blue butterfly" group Maculinea. These species are well known for taking advantage of ants by chemically convincing ants that they are one of their own larvae. This page has some lovely photos, and a nice generalized life history table. Other links deal with aspects of the research including population genetics and communication.

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A well thought-out site full of useful links, information, photographs, and references. Included are links to researchers, high resolution images, keys, and even references in movies.

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A well thought-out site full of useful links, information, photographs, and references. Included are links to researchers, high resolution images, keys, and even references in movies.

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C.H. Dietrich's Cicadellidae site dedicated to leafhoppers of the world. The site includes a subfamily by subfamily guide, a key to various groups, a frequently asked questions area, phylogeny,and a bibliography.

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C.H. Dietrich's Cicadellidae site dedicated to leafhoppers of the world. The site includes a subfamily by subfamily guide, a key to various groups, a frequently asked questions area, phylogeny,and a bibliography.

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Page is in French. Beautiful images as well as excellent information about behavior, classification, morphology, parasitism, and good Quebec specific lists of expected genera and species.

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Page is in French. Beautiful images as well as excellent information about behavior, classification, morphology, parasitism, and good Quebec specific lists of expected genera and species.

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Page is in French. Beautiful images as well as excellent information about behavior, classification, morphology, parasitism, and good Quebec specific lists of expected genera and species.

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Page is in French. Beautiful images as well as excellent information about behavior, classification, morphology, parasitism, and good Quebec specific lists of expected genera and species.

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A page in French dedicated to dragonflies and damselflies of Quebec. With many photographs. Sections devoted to life history, ecology, morphology, and collecting are included.

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A page in French dedicated to dragonflies and damselflies of Quebec. With many photographs. Sections devoted to life history, ecology, morphology, and collecting are included.

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A preK-4th grade level observational exercise for the classroom focusing on life stages of insects, as well as metamorphosis. Students are provided mealworms to rear, and are asked to observe several other insects to identify their life stages.

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A preK-4th grade level observational exercise for the classroom focusing on life stages of insects, as well as metamorphosis. Students are provided mealworms to rear, and are asked to observe several other insects to identify their life stages.

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This web site features astonishing copyrighted photographs of about 180 species of beetles, for aesthetic purposes, but also of value for illustrations when teaching. All illustrations are arranged by Latin binomial, with emphasis on scarabs, buprestids, and longhorned beetles, but also including weevils, click beetles, and a few ground beetles. A moth page is under construction, and two lovely beetle books are for sale.

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This web site features astonishing copyrighted photographs of about 180 species of beetles, for aesthetic purposes, but also of value for illustrations when teaching. All illustrations are arranged by Latin binomial, with emphasis on scarabs, buprestids, and longhorned beetles, but also including weevils, click beetles, and a few ground beetles. A moth page is under construction, and two lovely beetle books are for sale.

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A short HTML (also available as a PDF) page devoted to the so-called "love bug" or March fly, including history, pest issues, and biology.

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A short HTML (also available as a PDF) page devoted to the so-called "love bug" or March fly, including history, pest issues, and biology.

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This site is devoted to art created with paint, paper, and fly larvae as an entomological outreach project. It includes many full color images of art, and a page with supplies for purchase. Although intended for children, the information on the site can be applied by college students as an outreach exercise.

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This site is devoted to art created with paint, paper, and fly larvae as an entomological outreach project. It includes many full color images of art, and a page with supplies for purchase. Although intended for children, the information on the site can be applied by college students as an outreach exercise.

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Videos showing insect collecting techniques. Includes narration and tips for learners.

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Videos showing insect collecting techniques. Includes narration and tips for learners.

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A www.Biodiversityexplorer.org webpage devoted to the newly described order Mantophasmatodea (2002). The page includes description, images, behavior, distribution, and phylogenetic information.

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A www.Biodiversityexplorer.org webpage devoted to the newly described order Mantophasmatodea (2002). The page includes description, images, behavior, distribution, and phylogenetic information.

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A large resource of information about Monarch butterflies, migration, metamorphosis, and conservation. Many photos from various places highlight the information. This is a teaching focused set of pages. Of major interest are their many links, which deal with migration routes, roosting sites, and various other activities of interest.

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A large resource of information about Monarch butterflies, migration, metamorphosis, and conservation. Many photos from various places highlight the information. This is a teaching focused set of pages. Of major interest are their many links, which deal with migration routes, roosting sites, and various other activities of interest.

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An interactive site devoted to general entomology and specific information on 12 charismatic insects species including, Monarch butterflies, Morpho butterflies, mandids, Luna moths, and crickets. The site includes insect descriptions, morphology, behavior, as well as games and other interactive insect oriented entertainment. Includes the often sited formula for calculating the temperature from chirping crickets.

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An interactive site devoted to general entomology and specific information on 12 charismatic insects species including, Monarch butterflies, Morpho butterflies, mandids, Luna moths, and crickets. The site includes insect descriptions, morphology, behavior, as well as games and other interactive insect oriented entertainment. Includes the often sited formula for calculating the temperature from chirping crickets.

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A variety of impressive videos of a large variety of arthropods from bedbugs to centipedes and more. One drawback is the number of advertisements you must sit through before viewing. Videos are about 1 to 2 minutes long and include narration. Of particular entertainment value is the match between a large centipede and a "grasshopper mouse".

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A variety of impressive videos of a large variety of arthropods from bedbugs to centipedes and more. One drawback is the number of advertisements you must sit through before viewing. Videos are about 1 to 2 minutes long and include narration. Of particular entertainment value is the match between a large centipede and a "grasshopper mouse".

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Narrated Slide show well detailing University of Georgia's physical research on light reflection of beetle exoskeletons. Possible uses for various paints, and reflective surfaces are discussed.

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Narrated Slide show well detailing University of Georgia's physical research on light reflection of beetle exoskeletons. Possible uses for various paints, and reflective surfaces are discussed.

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The website of NABS an international scientific community for the better understanding of organisms living on the bottoms of lakes and streams. Home of the journal of the North American Benthological Society. Links to annual meetings, education and outreach, jobs for students and postdocs are also accessible from this page.

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The website of NABS an international scientific community for the better understanding of organisms living on the bottoms of lakes and streams. Home of the journal of the North American Benthological Society. Links to annual meetings, education and outreach, jobs for students and postdocs are also accessible from this page.

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An engaging National Wildlife article about insect evolution spotlighting some of the more unusual and bizarre insects from caves to islands isolation pushes speciation and provides hypotheses to difficult questions. Highlighted here are some of the more fantastic of these unusual insects, predatory caterpillars, and blind cave crickets. The article also ponders the destructive potential of invasive species.

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An engaging National Wildlife article about insect evolution spotlighting some of the more unusual and bizarre insects from caves to islands isolation pushes speciation and provides hypotheses to difficult questions. Highlighted here are some of the more fantastic of these unusual insects, predatory caterpillars, and blind cave crickets. The article also ponders the destructive potential of invasive species.

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The Orthoptera Species File (Version 2.0/3.1) is a taxonomic database of the world's Orthoptera. It contains full synonymic and taxonomic information for more than 25,000 valid species and more than 39,000 taxonomic names, and has more than 140,000 citations to references Users can also access images and sound recordings for many species. The "Education Exercises" link has tools (in both English and Spanish) to learn about synonymic lists, the taxonomic history of a generic and specific name, type specimens, and valid names. There also are interactive keys for identifying and diagnosing species of Orthoptera and teaching users about the Linnaean hierarchy. Another useful resource on the home page is the list of experts and their contact information. The OSF is useful for professionals, students, educators and users with a general interest in Orthoptera. It stands out as excellent because it is well-documented, has many "help" features to guide users, and is associated with a well-respected group, the Orthopterists' Society. If you are not sure where to start looking, or if you are interested in how the database is constructed, use the home page links listed under "Other Places to Start".

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Thorough discussion of the Periodical cicada, life cycle, habits, songs (includes audio files), biodiversity, brood range maps, bibliography and more.

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Thorough discussion of the Periodical cicada, life cycle, habits, songs (includes audio files), biodiversity, brood range maps, bibliography and more.

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The Phasmida Species File (PSF) is a taxonomic database of the world's Phasmida (stick and leaf insects, known as walking sticks and walking leaves in the U.S.). It provides useful and accessible information for professional taxonomists and systematists, such as full synonymic and taxonomic information for over 2,700 valid species and 3,900 taxonomic names (all ranks, valid and not valid), and over 11,000 citations to references. The PSF home page also lists phasmid specialists by geographic location, so users can email them with questions. What makes the PSF stand out as excellent is the substantial amount of documentation and "help" features to guide users. This makes the site easily-accessible to professionals as well as students and educators with more general interests (e.g., rearing records and photographs). If you are not sure where to start looking, or if you are interested in how the database is constructed, use the home page links listed under "Other Places to Start". For information and statistics about the current status of the database (as of October 2006), click on the "About this website and the underlying database" link on the home page.

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Many well illustrated examples, with many insects, of various forms of coloration or patterning for Camouflage, mating, communication, mimicry and other purposes. Examples for entomological use include walking sticks, katydids, moths, ambush bugs, and many others.

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Many well illustrated examples, with many insects, of various forms of coloration or patterning for Camouflage, mating, communication, mimicry and other purposes. Examples for entomological use include walking sticks, katydids, moths, ambush bugs, and many others.

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A good online resource with video and dialogue for making an insect collection. Videos include different methods of capturing insects and preservation techniques.

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A good online resource with video and dialogue for making an insect collection. Videos include different methods of capturing insects and preservation techniques.

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Nine high quality photos of various insects important in pollination. Photos include several Hymenoptera, a soldier beetle, a fly, and several Lepidoptera. Photos are useful for demonstration, and for teaching insect identification.

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Nine high quality photos of various insects important in pollination. Photos include several Hymenoptera, a soldier beetle, a fly, and several Lepidoptera. Photos are useful for demonstration, and for teaching insect identification.

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This website provides a bibliography of about 45 popular classics in entomology, written as early as 1895 to as late as 2002, that emphasize the human side of entomology. The list, compiled by Lou Bjostad (Colorado State University), includes works from 1895 to 2002 and is arranged alphabetically by author. These books will inspire a love for insects and a fascination for the natural history of insects. Included are a wide range of books, from well-known works such as Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, to lesser known but, nonetheless, marvelous works such as Hans Zinsser's Rats, Lice, and History. All entomologists, as well as all biologists, should read everyone of these works.

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A site dedicated to the Colorado Potato Beetle, including general life history, biology, control efforts, as well as an extensive and searchable database of references. There is also an enjoyable link to memorabilia.

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A site dedicated to the Colorado Potato Beetle, including general life history, biology, control efforts, as well as an extensive and searchable database of references. There is also an enjoyable link to memorabilia.

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Nine high quality insect predator photographs including a mantid, a tiger beetle, a lacewing, ambush bug, and more. Excellent for putting into classroom presentations, or use for teaching insect ecology or behavior.

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Nine high quality insect predator photographs including a mantid, a tiger beetle, a lacewing, ambush bug, and more. Excellent for putting into classroom presentations, or use for teaching insect ecology or behavior.

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Exoskeleton cell arrangement acts like liquid crystal to reflect particular wavelengths of light, according to recent research findings reported on World-Science net. Such findings may become important to car manufacturers improving light and reflective details.

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Exoskeleton cell arrangement acts like liquid crystal to reflect particular wavelengths of light, according to recent research findings reported on World-Science net. Such findings may become important to car manufacturers improving light and reflective details.

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A summary of the Mecoptera, including a key to North American adults.

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The "Sharpshooter leafhoppers of the World" site has general information about leafhoppers, with specific instruction on the sharpshooter group (Hemiptera: Cidadellidae: Cicadellinae). Pages include classification, history, specimen depository, and an interactive key (not completed at time of this writing). A photographic gallery arranged by geographic region is especially useful and very beautifully done. The "Who Described the Species" link gives interesting historical accounts of some of the more prolific leafhopper taxonomists.

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The "Sharpshooter leafhoppers of the World" site has general information about leafhoppers, with specific instruction on the sharpshooter group (Hemiptera: Cidadellidae: Cicadellinae). Pages include classification, history, specimen depository, and an interactive key (not completed at time of this writing). A photographic gallery arranged by geographic region is especially useful and very beautifully done. The "Who Described the Species" link gives interesting historical accounts of some of the more prolific leafhopper taxonomists.

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A guide to the songs produced by Orthoptera and cicadas in North America north of Mexico. Site includes sound files (as well as spectrograms of the sound files) of of some of the species described, keys to the groups, and many images. It is a work in progress and contributions are being solicited. The bibliographic references are quite extensive.

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Maps, photographs, drawings, songs, keys, and references are available for many species of crickets, katydids, and cicadas from North America. Useful for answering the question "what is making that sound, what does it look like and where does it occur?" Keys for some groups (cicadas) are all textual, while other groups such as katydids have pictures and drawings allowing lower division students to be able to identify these insects.

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A guide to the songs produced by Orthoptera and cicadas in North America north of Mexico. Site includes sound files (as well as spectrograms of the sound files) of of some of the species described, keys to the groups, and many images. It is a work in progress and contributions are being solicited. The bibliographic references are quite extensive.

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Excellent short videos of skipper butterflies(generally the more challenging to identify of the Lepidoptera), with short voice overs describing color patterns and a bit about distribution, and flight period. The skippers are often shown basking, or feeding.

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Excellent short videos of skipper butterflies(generally the more challenging to identify of the Lepidoptera), with short voice overs describing color patterns and a bit about distribution, and flight period. The skippers are often shown basking, or feeding.

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Wasp behavior recorded in video format, and discussed at length. Behaviors discussed include, lunging, chewing, egg-laying, and fighting. Other links include information about genetic work being done, and general wasp info.

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Wasp behavior recorded in video format, and discussed at length. Behaviors discussed include, lunging, chewing, egg-laying, and fighting. Other links include information about genetic work being done, and general wasp info.

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Many videos of representatives from many families of wasps. These are mostly without narration at the time of this writing, but the author intends to add more information to the images.

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Many videos of representatives from many families of wasps. These are mostly without narration at the time of this writing, but the author intends to add more information to the images.

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Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the songs of Orthoptera, and caged orthopterans are often kept as singing pets. This website presents photos of various singing insects (on a grid for sizing), as well as the Japanese common name and scientific name for each species, the time of year when they are found, and their habitat and distribution. The presentation is available in both English and Japanese languages. More than 90 songs are available for various Orthoptera (crickets, katydids, grasshoppers, and mole crickets); several additional songs are available for beetles and assassin bugs. Also available are more than 10 examples of chorusing orthopterans, as well as examples of variations in songs caused by temperature and other factors. Click on the Insect Sound links. Audio files are in MP3 and RealMedia format. Each song plays for roughly 10 to 30 seconds. This is a wonderful website.

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A audio library with a good selection of crickets, katydids and cicadas form Lang Elliot and Wil Hershberger. The audio library is searchable by groups of similar species and by species. There is also a library of 20 common insect songs and a "Vocabulary of Insect Songs" with short explanations of how the various groups make their songs. This is a great resource of insect songs for undergraduate and graduate courses or for individuals trying to identify an insect by its song. There is also a section about keeping a singing insect as a pet.

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A audio library with a good selection of crickets, katydids and cicadas form Lang Elliot and Wil Hershberger. The audio library is searchable by groups of similar species and by species. There is also a library of 20 common insect songs and a "Vocabulary of Insect Songs" with short explanations of how the various groups make their songs. This is a great resource of insect songs for undergraduate and graduate courses or for individuals trying to identify an insect by its song. There is also a section about keeping a singing insect as a pet.

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A less well known 1964 research into the famous waggle dance and other bee communication methods concluding that other bee produced sounds carry more meaning than the actual shape of the dance. A discussion of queen "tooting" and "quacking" is also offered here, followed by a long discussion of how the bees may be producing these sounds.

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A less well known 1964 research into the famous waggle dance and other bee communication methods concluding that other bee produced sounds carry more meaning than the actual shape of the dance. A discussion of queen "tooting" and "quacking" is also offered here, followed by a long discussion of how the bees may be producing these sounds.

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Interactive illustration with different organisms sized based on relative number of species. Especially interesting is the relative size of the arachnids and insects. Requires Flash 5 or higher.

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Another of Dr. John Meyer's excellent entomology teaching pages. This one is a narrated slide show dealing with the insect orders. Twenty-six orders of adult insects are covered, and each one is highlighted with the distinctive characteristics for identification.

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Another of Dr. John Meyer's excellent entomology teaching pages. This one is a narrated slide show dealing with the insect orders. Twenty-six orders of adult insects are covered, and each one is highlighted with the distinctive characteristics for identification.

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Home page of the gliding ant research of Steve Yanoviak including many videos of ants falling and swerving back to the tree, comparison videos of non-gliding ants are given for comparison. This is a fascinating insect behavior that may be an evolutionary step in insect flight.

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Home page of the gliding ant research of Steve Yanoviak including many videos of ants falling and swerving back to the tree, comparison videos of non-gliding ants are given for comparison. This is a fascinating insect behavior that may be an evolutionary step in insect flight.

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A descriptive and photographic guide to roughly two dozen stinging caterpillars (urticating hairs). They are arranged by family and include links to good color photos. Also included are several harmless but fierce looking caterpillars. The page also includes a bibliography.

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A descriptive and photographic guide to roughly two dozen stinging caterpillars (urticating hairs). They are arranged by family and include links to good color photos. Also included are several harmless but fierce looking caterpillars. The page also includes a bibliography.

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A source for a variety of electronic newsletters, and list servers to distribute regular information from teachers, experts in the field, and other interested parties about a variety of arthropod topics, including insects, spiders, and museum collections.

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A source for a variety of electronic newsletters, and list servers to distribute regular information from teachers, experts in the field, and other interested parties about a variety of arthropod topics, including insects, spiders, and museum collections.

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This Australian website is an interactive activity where students learn about the importance of termites to the Savanna ecosystem. Students explore the castes of termites, the home structure and function, and the impact of the colonies on the surrounding landscape. A decent ecology primer, as well as introduction to termites. Other website links lead to other savanna information.

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This Australian website is an interactive activity where students learn about the importance of termites to the Savanna ecosystem. Students explore the castes of termites, the home structure and function, and the impact of the colonies on the surrounding landscape. A decent ecology primer, as well as introduction to termites. Other website links lead to other savanna information.

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A collection of colored scanning electron microscope images of insects (and a few spiders) by Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc. The images are arranged as FBI-style rap sheets, each one containing the scientific name and facts about that species. There are two different “12 most wanted bugs” pages: Bug Mugs (head shots) and Bug Bodies. Several species appear on both pages. The images are clear and the fact sheets are easy to read (although no references are provided). Also check out the "Zoom In!" link at the top of the page for more insect images.

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A page concerned mainly with Hexagenia spp. mayflies, their common name, and "hatching" behavior as it applies to fishing, and concerned human witnesses of the event. Nice discussions of environmental impacts, the many common names, and importance to fishing is included. Most impressive are the series of molt photographs documenting the subimagal molt to adult, Ephemeroptera are the only group that molts after flying!

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A page concerned mainly with Hexagenia spp. mayflies, their common name, and "hatching" behavior as it applies to fishing, and concerned human witnesses of the event. Nice discussions of environmental impacts, the many common names, and importance to fishing is included. Most impressive are the series of molt photographs documenting the subimagal molt to adult, Ephemeroptera are the only group that molts after flying!

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This website provides a wonderful, light-hearted but scientifically sound introduction to entomology, taught by Cornell University's Department of Entomology. The entire course is presented, complete with syllabus, lectures, and various downloadable handouts. It features about 20 lecture topics spread over 28 class periods, with excellent visual aids that can be downloaded in PowerPoint format. The course emphasizes insect biology and insect interactions with humans. Lecture topics include insect diversity, development, vision, communication, pollination, pest management, predators and parasitoids, societies, vectors of disease, and more. The course assumes no previous exposure to insect biology.

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Images, life cycles, coloring pages, and well-designed teaching tools about butterflies are presented in a website with lots of photography. Five lessons are oriented around pollination. An interactive pollinator quiz allows users to pick appropriate pollinators for various flowers allowing discussions about pollinator ecology.

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Images, life cycles, coloring pages, and well-designed teaching tools about butterflies are presented in a website with lots of photography. Five lessons are oriented around pollination. An interactive pollinator quiz allows users to pick appropriate pollinators for various flowers allowing discussions about pollinator ecology.

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More than 75 frequently asked questions about cockroaches are here answered expertly by University of Massachusetts Amherst biologist Joseph Kunkel. Everything from how to determine the gender of roaches to why they sometimes die on their backs is authoritatively answered. From this page, one also can link to the cockroach home page, which includes much additional information about cockroaches.

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More than 75 frequently asked questions about cockroaches are here answered expertly by University of Massachusetts Amherst biologist Joseph Kunkel. Everything from how to determine the gender of roaches to why they sometimes die on their backs is authoritatively answered. From this page, one also can link to the cockroach home page, which includes much additional information about cockroaches.

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An American Entomologist article in PDF format detailing the prevalence and purpose of insects in various mythology from scarabs to locusts and Native Americans to ancient Egypt. The article includes a bibliography.

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An American Entomologist article in PDF format detailing the prevalence and purpose of insects in various mythology from scarabs to locusts and Native Americans to ancient Egypt. The article includes a bibliography.

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A general audience discussion of the natural history of Glow Worms of Britain. This well illustrated page also provides tips for venturing out and seeing them for yourself. The author is a lifetime naturalist and fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.

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A general audience discussion of the natural history of Glow Worms of Britain. This well illustrated page also provides tips for venturing out and seeing them for yourself. The author is a lifetime naturalist and fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.

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A short, well illustrated article about light producing insects. Includes a discussion about the range and intensity of the light, a little about behavior of lampyrids, and finally ends with some interesting cultural facts.

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A short, well illustrated article about light producing insects. Includes a discussion about the range and intensity of the light, a little about behavior of lampyrids, and finally ends with some interesting cultural facts.

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Focussing on the use of the tobacco hornworm as an experimental animal in the classroom, this site includes information on rearing, life cycles, and lesson plans.

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An unusually thorough British pest identification website loaded with general arthropod information, most of it well illustrated. Sections dedicated to chemicals, and miscellaneous home intruders are especially nice additions. They also include a bit of their work ethic, which contributes nicely to the overall quality.

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An unusually thorough British pest identification website loaded with general arthropod information, most of it well illustrated. Sections dedicated to chemicals, and miscellaneous home intruders are especially nice additions. They also include a bit of their work ethic, which contributes nicely to the overall quality.

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National Public Radio audio slideshow about ants and eusociality, as well has Wilson and Holldobler's newest book (as of this writing)mainly about leafcutter ants and their giant colonies. An excerpt of the book is included as well as audio of Dr. Wilson discussing ants.

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National Public Radio audio slideshow about ants and eusociality, as well has Wilson and Holldobler's newest book (as of this writing)mainly about leafcutter ants and their giant colonies. An excerpt of the book is included as well as audio of Dr. Wilson discussing ants.

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This is a commercial website for the sale of a book with accompanying CD collecting the songs of some 76 insects. A few other products are also available on the page. The main resource useful on the page is a "jukebox" of eight common insect songs including several crickets, a couple of katydids, and two cicadas. The recordings are high quality and unmistakable.

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This is a commercial website for the sale of a book with accompanying CD collecting the songs of some 76 insects. A few other products are also available on the page. The main resource useful on the page is a "jukebox" of eight common insect songs including several crickets, a couple of katydids, and two cicadas. The recordings are high quality and unmistakable.

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This electronic book, edited by Thomas J. Walker, currently contains 40 brief chapters, each chapter covering one insect record, such as longest migration, smallest adults, and largest eggs. The project was initiated by graduate students at the University of Florida, but is now open to anyone maintaining a high-level of scholarship in their contributions. The book of records is a great reference for those looking for fun, yet accurate, information about insects for undergraduate Entomology classes or simply to satisfy one's own curiosity. Chapters are prepared in journal style with an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references for further study. The site is easy to use and contains more detail than one might expect. Information is searchable by chapter, by contents and by author.

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This electronic book, edited by Thomas J. Walker, currently contains 40 brief chapters, each chapter covering one insect record, such as longest migration, smallest adults, and largest eggs. The project was initiated by graduate students at the University of Florida, but is now open to anyone maintaining a high-level of scholarship in their contributions. The book of records is a great reference for those looking for fun, yet accurate, information about insects for undergraduate Entomology classes or simply to satisfy one's own curiosity. Chapters are prepared in journal style with an introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references for further study. The site is easy to use and contains more detail than one might expect. Information is searchable by chapter, by contents and by author.

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This page, dedicated to the charismatic and large orthopterous insect known as the "weta" includes links to classification, morphology, a picture gallery and references.

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This page, dedicated to the charismatic and large orthopterous insect known as the "weta" includes links to classification, morphology, a picture gallery and references.

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Three-dimensional rendering of an ant. This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the orginal models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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The Tree of Life Project is a classification project based on current taxonomic information for all groups of organisms. This is the INSECTA page, which is a portal to the rest of the pages for all insect groups. It includes images, phylogenetic relationships, and extensive references. This is a great start to learning about a new group of insects, or any other life form.

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C.H. Dietrich's site dedicated to Treehoppers of the world, includes a frequently asked questions link, with species, distribution, and collecting information. Information about phylogenetic relationships could be used for upper division courses.

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C.H. Dietrich's site dedicated to Treehoppers of the world, includes a frequently asked questions link, with species, distribution, and collecting information. Information about phylogenetic relationships could be used for upper division courses.

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A large set of online videos describe insect collecting techniques. In addition, curation methods are demonstrated and described. A very good set of materials for introducing students to the art of making collections. Some videos are long and require a good internet connection.

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A large set of online videos describe insect collecting techniques. In addition, curation methods are demonstrated and described. A very good set of materials for introducing students to the art of making collections. Some videos are long and require a good internet connection.

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Twenty lesson plans (NSES aligned) directed at students K-3, feature lessons on observation and description, growth, morphology, grooming, and more. General information sheets on a variety of insects (mosquitoes, ants, flies, crickets, mantids and others) are available as well as cited references, rearing information, and links to suppliers. To be included in the entomological library for college students, the creators of the site should use it as a template to improve education of teachers. The site provides many good lesson plans but at present does not make a link to training teachers.

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Twenty lesson plans (NSES aligned) directed at students K-3, feature lessons on observation and description, growth, morphology, grooming, and more. General information sheets on a variety of insects (mosquitoes, ants, flies, crickets, mantids and others) are available as well as cited references, rearing information, and links to suppliers. To be included in the entomological library for college students, the creators of the site should use it as a template to improve education of teachers. The site provides many good lesson plans but at present does not make a link to training teachers.

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Photographic gallery containing 108 images of lepidopteran pests that attack vegetables, including adults, pupae, larvae, and eggs of most; pictures of damage also accompany many species. Covers caterpillars and moths/butterflies. Most of the photos are of good quality with some of excelletn quality; several species included are rarely photographed, while others are frequently documented and may be found in other sources. Images are offered in three resolutions and formats, including one with text acknowledging the phtographer. The depiction of the neonate tobacco hornworm may be a tomato hornwomr; it is difficult to tell from the picture. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser.

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The substrate vibration songs of membracids and cicadellids are the focus of this site. So far just a few species are represented, their vibrations converted into audio (and sounding like humpbacked whales).

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The substrate vibration songs of membracids and cicadellids are the focus of this site. So far just a few species are represented, their vibrations converted into audio (and sounding like humpbacked whales).

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Video clips are mostly of butterflies, but also include other video of insect behavior, such as a parasitic wasp attacking a spider and a damselfly eating a moth. Video is in QuickTime format. Clips are short (quick downloads) and the resolution is generally very good.

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3D virtual image of a honey bee (Family Apidae *spelled Apiidae in the image caption*). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a flea (Order Siphonaptera). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a blow fly (Family Calliphoridae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a German Cockroach (Family Blattidae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a grasshopper (Family Acrididae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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This is a 3D virtual reality image of the "Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle," or Allomyrina dichotoma (family Scarabaeidae, subfamily Dynastinae). Menu tools can be used to rotate and/or zoom in on the image. The clarity of the image is excellent, but gets slightly blurry when fully zoomed. This is a high quality resource for teaching, especially for topics involving insect morphology. The Cornell University "Beetle Science" home page (http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=Beetle%20Science) has many more excellent resources for teachers and students. QuickTime 5.0 is required to view it, which possibly could limit users with older or public computers.

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3D virtual image of a mantis (Family Mantidae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a mosquito (Family Culicidae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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This is a 3D virtual reality image of the shiny green beetle Chrysophora chrysochlora (family Scarabaeidae). Menu tools can be used to rotate and/or zoom in on the image. The clarity of the image is excellent, but gets slightly blurry when fully zoomed. This is a high quality resource for teaching, especially for topics involving insect morphology. The Cornell University "Beetle Science" home page (http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=Beetle%20Science) has many more excellent resources for teachers and students. QuickTime 5.0 is required to view the image, which possibly could limit users with older or public computers.

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3D image of a stage beetle (Family Lucanidae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a termite (Order Isoptera). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a water strider (Family Gerridae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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3D virtual image of a yellowjacket wasp (Family Vespidae). This movie is also available as a Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) model. The VRML models are more interactive than the QuickTime versions, but special software may need to be downloaded to open them (read the “Help” page for details). Those people using public computers may be limited from fully accessing the resource. Mozilla Firefox users can view the VRML files directly in their browsers by downloading the Cortona extension (http://www.parallelgraphics.com/products/cortona/download/netscape/). This website is an excellent educational resource for all ages. The Virtual Insects home page (http://www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html) has a basic explanation of how virtual reality works, including the Virtual Reality Modeling Language. The "Virtual Images" link takes you to a list of insects that can be viewed as 3D digital reconstructions. The image files would make excellent additions to teaching lectures for introductory classes. Visit the "How to Build Virtual Insects" page to read about how the images were created and how the original models were made more biologically accurate. Also be sure to read the page on how to view the cyber-insects inside a virtual reality "cave".

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Nine high-quality photographs of insects that demonstrate bright yellows and oranges, often in banded patterns, which provide predators information about distaste or poison. Great for demonstrations or insect identification lessons.

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Nine high-quality photographs of insects that demonstrate bright yellows and oranges, often in banded patterns, which provide predators information about distaste or poison. Great for demonstrations or insect identification lessons.

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Historical and evolutionary basis and discussion of mimicry. The ecological and genetic basis are discussed as well as some details about speciation. These are excellent introductory lecture notes, but are lacking in illustrations.

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Historical and evolutionary basis and discussion of mimicry. The ecological and genetic basis are discussed as well as some details about speciation. These are excellent introductory lecture notes, but are lacking in illustrations.

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Basic introduction to dragonfly (Odonata: Anisoptera and Zygoptera) anatomy, biology, ecology and behavior from the Minnesota Odonata Survey Project. Concise yet clear and a good place ot start for biological information on these fascinating insects.

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A short Flash-illustrated discussion of how lampyrids produce their famous light. The discussion includes a bit about the genomics of the process, as well as what the light is for behaviorally.

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A short Flash-illustrated discussion of how lampyrids produce their famous light. The discussion includes a bit about the genomics of the process, as well as what the light is for behaviorally.

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A short, well illustrated article about the research done on gliding insects as a possible evolutionary link toward flight. Initially noticed when ants were dropped from tree branches and swerved back to teh tree trunk, this research now goes on on many primitively wingless insects that can also glide.

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A short, well illustrated article about the research done on gliding insects as a possible evolutionary link toward flight. Initially noticed when ants were dropped from tree branches and swerved back to teh tree trunk, this research now goes on on many primitively wingless insects that can also glide.

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This is an image rich site devoted to the raising of silk worms. There's a lot of history, some videos, and a great deal of information about working silk at home. A great resource for teaching students about the product and it's origin. Especially fun are the Japanese and Chinese terms often employed for various items, for instance "Kega" is a baby caterpillar. Valuable links are also included,

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