Science News article adapted from the USDA highlighting the role of Bt crops in an age of overwhelming non-target damage evidence from pesticides. The conclusion is that Bt is by far the least harmful to non-target organisms.

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Science News article adapted from the USDA highlighting the role of Bt crops in an age of overwhelming non-target damage evidence from pesticides. The conclusion is that Bt is by far the least harmful to non-target organisms.

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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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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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A guide to identification of scale insects found primarily on citrus fruit, but also on many other ornamental plants. Names, descriptions, and photographs aid in the identification. Also discussed are control methods and biocontrol at work on the insects.

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A guide to identification of scale insects found primarily on citrus fruit, but also on many other ornamental plants. Names, descriptions, and photographs aid in the identification. Also discussed are control methods and biocontrol at work on the insects.

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This web site features an online publication (ca. 40 pages) detailing the history of forest entomology, from 1901 to 1982, in the area from the Northern Rocky Mountains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Malcolm Furniss provides a concise history, supplemented with fine black-and-white photographs of forestry laboratories, pest outbreaks, and some of the characters who contributed to forest entomology in this area. Several retired employees provide personal reflections on their employment with the forestry laboratories from 1951 to 2005. This is a great resource for educators interested in the history of forest entomology and its local flavor. It is downloadable as a PDF.

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Information on the distribution, description, life cycle, damage, and biological control of all the mole crickets in the U.S. Includes graphical identification key and four tutorials that teach the concepts of mole cricket control through chemical and biological means. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser. The material is easy to navigate and accurate. This is an outstanding resource.

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A frequently asked question sheet about the often sensationalized Africanized Honey Bee. The FAQ deals in large part with defensive behavior, distribution, and history of the subspecies, as well as bee proofing your home and other likely nesting areas. This document is Fact Sheet ENY-114, a series of the Entomology and Nemotology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Reviewed: March 1995. Revised: September 2005.

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A frequently asked question sheet about the often sensationalized Africanized Honey Bee. The FAQ deals in large part with defensive behavior, distribution, and history of the subspecies, as well as bee proofing your home and other likely nesting areas. This document is Fact Sheet ENY-114, a series of the Entomology and Nemotology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Reviewed: March 1995. Revised: September 2005.

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Details about some common stingers of the order Hymenoptera, some descriptions and behavior assays of several commonly encountered members of this order, and information on what to do if someone sensitive is stung. Links for more information are available.

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Details about some common stingers of the order Hymenoptera, some descriptions and behavior assays of several commonly encountered members of this order, and information on what to do if someone sensitive is stung. Links for more information are available.

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Part of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology's Animal Diversity Web, this site gives a general overview of the class Insecta targeted at college students. The site is organized into five tabs: Information, Pictures, Specimens, Sounds and Classification. Resources include images of live insects and pinned specimens, and sound recordings. Some pictures are only labeled with scientific genus and species names, making it difficult for novice users to understand what Order they are looking at, but many also have common names. Photos and sound bytes are good quality and easy to view and download. A very good resource for teachers needing lecture materials.

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A VectorBase sub-page depicting the world's anopheline filariasis vectors by region as given by Service (1993) Mosquitoes (Culicidae) in: Medical Insects and Arachnids.

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A VectorBase sub-page depicting the world's anopheline filariasis vectors by region as given by Service (1993) Mosquitoes (Culicidae) in: Medical Insects and Arachnids.

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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 collection of online publications dealing with pests of honey bees, from Varroa Mite, to Wax moth control, chalkbrood to bears lots of information for the bee-keeper here. HTML and PDF files available.

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A collection of online publications dealing with pests of honey bees, from Varroa Mite, to Wax moth control, chalkbrood to bears lots of information for the bee-keeper here. HTML and PDF files available.

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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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Photographic gallery containing 133 different images, including adults and immatures, of 37 beneficial arthropod species or groups. The format is HTML. For any PC or Mac that has a CD-ROM drive and a Web browser. Photo quality is very high and many of the arthropods depicted are not often found in other sources.

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A comprehensive bibliography of bees. Over 25,000 references and 8,000 authors are included. Navigation is unclear until one clicks on the Alphabetical Author Reference Index. The ninth edition was reviewed.

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More than 3,700 references to world literature on pink bollworm. Bibliography is searchable online or downloadable for Microsoft Word, ProCite, or in plain text. The Word document is over 200 printed pages. An outstanding, comprehensive bibliography.

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An introduction to integrated pest management and biological control concepts, organisms, and practices. Information on specific natural enemies. The guide provides accurate information on a range of natural enemies. While not completely comprehensive, the organisms which are treated are comprehensively described. Each organism is treated on a sperate webpage with information on lifecycle, host range, etc. No special needs are required to use this resource.

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The page is divided into four sections on: Parasitoids, Predators, Pathogens, and Weed Feeders (herbivores). Each sub page lists a variety of the better known examples, which when clicked on, reveal photographs and details on life history, hosts, development and distribution.

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The page is divided into four sections on: Parasitoids, Predators, Pathogens, and Weed Feeders (herbivores). Each sub page lists a variety of the better known examples, which when clicked on, reveal photographs and details on life history, hosts, development and distribution.

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Information about the common annoyance pest the Black Fly. The flies life cycle and control strategy are covered. While the information is specific to Los Angeles California, the same strategies are effective elsewhere. Personal protection information is also offered and is universally effective.

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Information about the common annoyance pest the Black Fly. The flies life cycle and control strategy are covered. While the information is specific to Los Angeles California, the same strategies are effective elsewhere. Personal protection information is also offered and is universally effective.

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A thorough resource about this annoying biting fly, including distribution, life cycle, damage caused, management, and some selected references. Several images are included, and personal recommendations for avoiding them. There is also a link to general biting fly management.

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A thorough resource about this annoying biting fly, including distribution, life cycle, damage caused, management, and some selected references. Several images are included, and personal recommendations for avoiding them. There is also a link to general biting fly management.

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A well illustrated database featuring the world's cockroach species. Includes phylogeny, distribution, and keys for many of the groups.

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This is a chemistry course site with a thorough discussion of cantharidin, it's historical uses, insects producing it, and chemical structure. Also a nice discussion of the rather complex life history of meloids is covered. The site includes a nice assortment of references.

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This is a chemistry course site with a thorough discussion of cantharidin, it's historical uses, insects producing it, and chemical structure. Also a nice discussion of the rather complex life history of meloids is covered. The site includes a nice assortment of references.

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Interactive predictive model uses years of past weather data and a model of the European corn borer's life cycle under different temperatures to calculate the net benefit of planting Bt corn versus non-Bt corn in a certain geographic area. Great data visualization. Requires Flash. This is an excellent tool incorporating a large volume of data. The tool should be quite useful for IPM classes.

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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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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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Biting mite information in HTML and PDF format, including images of the tiny blood suckers as well as typical bite sign. A section devoted to protection products is included, as well as biology, and habitat information.

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Biting mite information in HTML and PDF format, including images of the tiny blood suckers as well as typical bite sign. A section devoted to protection products is included, as well as biology, and habitat information.

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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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An online cockroach control manual from Lincoln Nebraska Pesticide Education Resources. Chapters include biology, locating problem areas, insecticide basics, and application. There are also good diagnostics for pest species.

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A series of nine video clips from a cockroach dissection, showing structures of the digestive system (crop, gastric caeca, midgut, Malpighian tubules, hindgut), circulatory system (heart, aorta) and repiratory system (spiracles, tracheae, tracheoles). Ease of use: Text and video are extremely easy to use, although video 1 ("Dissection of a Cockroach Take 2", the title video) is unnecessary, particularly considering loading time. Also, due to differences in browsers and video dimensions, the background image can make it difficult to read the text in a screen that is not resized perfectly, making the site perhaps less user friendly/accessible to, for example, people with visual difficulties. Background necessary: Little if any necessary, although perhaps some additional information in text (e.g., duration of anaesthetization of the cockroach on ice) and pointers (e.g., arrows; such would aid in the circulatory system video, especially) during the videos via some post-video production editing would aid folks that are unfamiliar with the organs (specifically, lower division undergraduates). This should be minimally required though following a single run through by a lab instructor before a lab/video is demonstrated to students; should not be required at all for comparative morphologists. Regarding "core insect principles" below - I have included economic value and environmental services particularly due to the role that bacterial symbionts play in food digestion (as demosntrated in the video), while use of insects in inquiries is checked as cockroaches are excellent models for comparative physiology (e.g., tracheal & open circulatory system vs vertebrate cardiopulmonary system, and MTs vs kidneys). One last additional point is that the author "throws away" the fat body, discounting its very important role in insect biology - comparison at least to the kidney is warranted, particularly in light of its overwhelming presence inside the cockroach when dissected open (surely one student, at least, will ask why there's so much of it yet it's not discussed?).

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Chapters 5-10 of a World Health Organization PDF on medical pests of importance in PDF format. Chatpers 5,6 cover Cockroaches and House flies respectively, remaining chapters go on to discuss guinea worm, fresh water snails, and proper pesticide application. These are extremely thorough control strategy texts with a great deal of information.

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Chapters 5-10 of a World Health Organization PDF on medical pests of importance in PDF format. Chatpers 5,6 cover Cockroaches and House flies respectively, remaining chapters go on to discuss guinea worm, fresh water snails, and proper pesticide application. These are extremely thorough control strategy texts with a great deal of information.

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This is a National Science Teachers Association PDF file located on Cornell University's website. The lesson plan is devoted to collecting and assessing stream macroinvertebrates for the purpose of stream water quality study. The last few pages feature some nice drawings of various grouips; stoneflies, beetle larvae, caddisflies, etc, with key determination characters, and an idea of their tolerance to pollution.

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This is a National Science Teachers Association PDF file located on Cornell University's website. The lesson plan is devoted to collecting and assessing stream macroinvertebrates for the purpose of stream water quality study. The last few pages feature some nice drawings of various grouips; stoneflies, beetle larvae, caddisflies, etc, with key determination characters, and an idea of their tolerance to pollution.

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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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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 World Health Organization page devoted to the control of dengue. Many excellent informative PDF files are available from this page dealing with vector control, as well as recognition of symptoms, and treatment of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Estimated numbers of at risk people are staggering. A powerful resource for teaching the importance of vector borne diseases.

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A World Health Organization page devoted to the control of dengue. Many excellent informative PDF files are available from this page dealing with vector control, as well as recognition of symptoms, and treatment of dengue haemorrhagic fever. Estimated numbers of at risk people are staggering. A powerful resource for teaching the importance of vector borne diseases.

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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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Texas A & M University general entomology page that has frequently asked questions and links to fact sheets about fire ants, honeybees, termites, and more. There is also considerable information about vegetable IPM, and management of other pests. Links to extension sites in other states, insect identification resources, and a picture gallery round out the site.

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Texas A & M University general entomology page that has frequently asked questions and links to fact sheets about fire ants, honeybees, termites, and more. There is also considerable information about vegetable IPM, and management of other pests. Links to extension sites in other states, insect identification resources, and a picture gallery round out the site.

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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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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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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 is the tick section of the Discoverlife.org website which includes an excellent insect database as well as databases for many other organisms. These pages are well illustrated, and in the case of the ticks, with many SEMs, as well as a lucid key. Top notch, easily navigated website.

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This reference site is navigated by clicking on a disease which takes you to a factsheet that gives all the relevant details of vector organisms, pathogen, reservoir, and distribution. It is an excellent medical entomology primer. Each page has further links for more information, including information-rich tables on diseases and associated vectors

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This reference site is navigated by clicking on a disease which takes you to a factsheet that gives all the relevant details of vector organisms, pathogen, reservoir, and distribution. It is an excellent medical entomology primer. Each page has further links for more information, including information-rich tables on diseases and associated vectors

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Tutorials on wood-destroying pest insects. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers identification, life cycle, biology, damage and colony structure of the Eastern subterranean termite as well as covering powderpost beetles, old house borer, termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees. Requires Windows, and the tutorials must first be installed on the computer's hard drive. Once installed and launched, the tutorials are intuitive to use. These tutorials will be most valuable to those studying structural pest management in pest management professional prepratory classes and perhaps in general economic entomology classes. $15. Part number SW 158.

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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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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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This web site provides various modules on exotic species, including both plants and animals, in North American ecosystems. The site includes methods of introduction; case studies of the Asian tiger mosquito, gypsy moth, and multicolored ladybeetle; a nice discussion of diverse ethics issues; and quizzes. It also includes a glossary of more than 75 terms related to invasive species biology; a multimedia player is required to hear pronunciations of the terms. Undergraduate students will find the site useful as an introduction to exotic species biology, although it is designed particularly as a learning and teaching tool for pre-college students.

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An argument for using insects to discover new useful compounds using "High Throughput Screening" techniques of molecules. The article opens with a basic introduction to the richness of the insect class, and the practical hopes of expecting to locate useful molecules for immunological and other purposes. Traditionally plants and microbes have been used for this product development.

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An argument for using insects to discover new useful compounds using "High Throughput Screening" techniques of molecules. The article opens with a basic introduction to the richness of the insect class, and the practical hopes of expecting to locate useful molecules for immunological and other purposes. Traditionally plants and microbes have been used for this product development.

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For each insect, the following information is presented: host plant, photographs, damage information, life cycle, and management recommendations. This is an excellent collection of tree pests, and the species accounts are accurate, well-laid out, informative, and well illustrated. However, in the table of contents, white pine aphid and white pine weevil are mis-placed under "sawflies," and the heading for "Honeylocust Insect Pests" and the link for "Honeylocust Plant Bug" are transposed.

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A guide to stinging and biting invertebrates (prominently featuring insects and other arthropods) of the world. This guide is not meant for public dissemination nor sale, and was created primarily for military use. Types of interactions include envenomation, myiasis, urtication, allergic reactions as well as delusory parasitosis. The guide provides a good synopsis of most of the medically important insects and associated arthropods.

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Biology, and management of fleas that annoy humans and pets. Includes images of immatures, and cocoons. A quality section on available control products is also included. This page is also available as a PDF.

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Biology, and management of fleas that annoy humans and pets. Includes images of immatures, and cocoons. A quality section on available control products is also included. This page is also available as a PDF.

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An online publication in PDF form from USDA Forest Service collating all records of mammalian ectoparasites in New Mexico. There is a brief description of the life history, diseases vectored, and control of fleas, sucking and chewing lice. There is a host list with a useful guide to the checklist. Appendix A lists ectoparasite species and their hosts found in New Mexico, listed by host families. Appendix B gives the ectoparasite speices list by county.

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An online publication in PDF form from USDA Forest Service collating all records of mammalian ectoparasites in New Mexico. There is a brief description of the life history, diseases vectored, and control of fleas, sucking and chewing lice. There is a host list with a useful guide to the checklist. Appendix A lists ectoparasite species and their hosts found in New Mexico, listed by host families. Appendix B gives the ectoparasite speices list by county.

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A Colorado State extension fact sheet site dedicated to fleas, the main species and their hosts, and how fleas are important for the transmission of plague. There are control and managemet strategies suggested for fleas, and a discussion of current plague (Yersenia pestis) issues with domestic animals and wildlife. The fact sheet can be downloaded and printed.

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FORMIS is a composite of several ant literature databases. It contains citations for a large fraction of the world's ant literature (about 38,000 references). FORMIS contains all known ant taxonomic literature (through 1996). It also contains comprehensive bibliographies of leaf-cutting ants, fire ants, and Russian wood ants. FORMIS is also the only database which covers ant literature before the 1970s. For further details please see contributions and credits. This database is designed to allow convenient searches of titles, keywords and abstracts when available (online searches or downloads). Citations from this database can be exported to create specialty databases or personal reprint indexes. FORMIS is only updated every year or two, so it is not a source for the most recent ant literature.

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An exhaustively researched page on the Ichneumonidae, their biology, classification, life history, and general morphology. Nine subfamilies are covered, and a lengthy references list is provided.

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An exhaustively researched page on the Ichneumonidae, their biology, classification, life history, and general morphology. Nine subfamilies are covered, and a lengthy references list is provided.

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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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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 US Forest Service datasheet with links to photos, contacts to experts, control methods, natural enemies, distribution, and more.

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A US Forest Service datasheet with links to photos, contacts to experts, control methods, natural enemies, distribution, and more.

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A short history of the use and production of shellac as processed from Lac insects in India. It includes a brief timeline history, as well as a discussion of the insects that produce it. Other links include lac production process, and properties of shellac. The site is devoted to the promotion of shellac production and use.

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A short history of the use and production of shellac as processed from Lac insects in India. It includes a brief timeline history, as well as a discussion of the insects that produce it. Other links include lac production process, and properties of shellac. The site is devoted to the promotion of shellac production and use.

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Nicely illustrated history of silk and explanation of silk production. A fine discussion of the moths, life history, and feeding are included, as well as the extensive cultural history of this outstanding insect product.

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Nicely illustrated history of silk and explanation of silk production. A fine discussion of the moths, life history, and feeding are included, as well as the extensive cultural history of this outstanding insect product.

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A short illustrated article from Biodiversity Explorer from Southern Africa on the use of beetle toxins for creating poison arrows. These poison arrows are used by the San people of Africa.

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A short illustrated article from Biodiversity Explorer from Southern Africa on the use of beetle toxins for creating poison arrows. These poison arrows are used by the San people of Africa.

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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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A Cornell University page including a PDF file of a Power Point lecture dealing with medical entomology. This lecture mainly details the importance of mosquitoes and lice, covering historical and well as current health issues, morphology, and life history. Links to many other to entomology topics are included on the page.

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A Cornell University page including a PDF file of a Power Point lecture dealing with medical entomology. This lecture mainly details the importance of mosquitoes and lice, covering historical and well as current health issues, morphology, and life history. Links to many other to entomology topics are included on the page.

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Four orders of insects (Hemiptera, Phthiraptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera) are covered detailing vector species along with their pathogens of human importance. Links to pathogens as well as vectors are highlighted (some of these are CDC, and WHO).

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Four orders of insects (Hemiptera, Phthiraptera, Diptera, and Siphonaptera) are covered detailing vector species along with their pathogens of human importance. Links to pathogens as well as vectors are highlighted (some of these are CDC, and WHO).

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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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A summary of insects of medical importance to humans along with the pathogens of interest. The page features good descriptions of plague, malaria, dengue, and others. Medical entomology terms are defined, some historical significance provided along with control measures. This is an excellent introductory resource.

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A summary of insects of medical importance to humans along with the pathogens of interest. The page features good descriptions of plague, malaria, dengue, and others. Medical entomology terms are defined, some historical significance provided along with control measures. This is an excellent introductory resource.

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This site provides an online article by R. K. D. Peterson, with references, discussing the devastation of Napoleon's Grand Armee by typhus, the causative agent of which is transmitted by human body lice. The article puts to rest the commonly held belief that the Russian Winter drove the largely intact army from Moscow. Instead, Napoleon's troops were devastated by typhus.

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This site provides an online article by R. K. D. Peterson, with references, discussing the devastation of Napoleon's Grand Armee by typhus, the causative agent of which is transmitted by human body lice. The article puts to rest the commonly held belief that the Russian Winter drove the largely intact army from Moscow. Instead, Napoleon's troops were devastated by typhus.

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A primer on ticks and tick borne illness in the U.S. Links take you to discussions about Lyme, Babesiosis, and several Rickettsias as well as others. Tick life-cycle, and habits are described. A good summary of tick bite preventative behaviors is also included.

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A primer on ticks and tick borne illness in the U.S. Links take you to discussions about Lyme, Babesiosis, and several Rickettsias as well as others. Tick life-cycle, and habits are described. A good summary of tick bite preventative behaviors is also included.

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Information needed to help identify and control invasive species. Specifically, each species listed has an accompanying photo, information concerning identification, biology, control and management resources. This is an outstanding resource.

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Targeted to homeowners, although it is a great introduction for all students and educators wanting to learn more about integrated pest management. Objectively written. The links to extension offices all go to Georgia Extension.

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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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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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This is an excellent animated resource for introducing teachers and students to Entomology. The interactive Flash animation covers classification, basic anatomy, beneficial vs. pest insects, and life cycles. The dialogue is engaging, clear, and accurate at the elementary level. After completing the animation students have additional activities and exercises available to them. The links at the top of the page are particularly helpful. Users can access an index of the Flash animation slides, as well as a Teacher's Guide that includes example classroom activities and statewide learning standards for 3rd - 5th grades. Available in English and Spanish. Also available on CD.

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This is a collection of three historical films from the Iowa State University Special Collections on www.youtube.com. This includes several historical pest management 16mm films made just after WWII. This particular address is for part one of the livestock fly management series easily accessed on Youtube or from the Iowa State University special collections youtube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/ISUSpecialCollection. While these films are more than 60 years old, the strategies are relevant. In the words of Dr. Wes Watson of NCSU "Not much has changed." The films are short and succinct with the first part at 8:14 and the two other volumes at about 7:00.

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This is a collection of three historical films from the Iowa State University Special Collections on www.youtube.com. This includes several historical pest management 16mm films made just after WWII. This particular address is for part one of the livestock fly management series easily accessed on Youtube or from the Iowa State University special collections youtube site: http://www.youtube.com/user/ISUSpecialCollection. While these films are more than 60 years old, the strategies are relevant. In the words of Dr. Wes Watson of NCSU "Not much has changed." The films are short and succinct with the first part at 8:14 and the two other volumes at about 7:00.

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This site is an information resource about urban entomology. It provides unbiased information for solving common insect and mite problems around home, business, and landscape using least-toxic methods. There is a great deal of useful information and many links to additional informative, interesting, and entertaining resources. However, the site does include many links to commercial sites and advertisements.

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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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Fact sheet in PDF or HTML about the tick vectored bacterial infection known as Lyme disease. The sheet includes symptoms, treatment, prevention, as well as some links and references.

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Fact sheet in PDF or HTML about the tick vectored bacterial infection known as Lyme disease. The sheet includes symptoms, treatment, prevention, as well as some links and references.

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A comprehensive listing of arthropod pests arranged and searchable by commodity type. The listing includes pests of small fruits, ornamental plants, flowers, forests, corn, tobacco, turf, peanuts, cotton, and much more. Pests are listed by common and species name with life history data, images, and control strategies.

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A comprehensive listing of arthropod pests arranged and searchable by commodity type. The listing includes pests of small fruits, ornamental plants, flowers, forests, corn, tobacco, turf, peanuts, cotton, and much more. Pests are listed by common and species name with life history data, images, and control strategies.

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A sub-page of the extremely informative VectorBase. This is a worldwide listing of malaria vectors divided into 12 geographic regions following the 1957 classic The Epidemiology and Control of Malaria by MacDonald.

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A sub-page of the extremely informative VectorBase. This is a worldwide listing of malaria vectors divided into 12 geographic regions following the 1957 classic The Epidemiology and Control of Malaria by MacDonald.

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This is a website containing an excellent flash animation showing the life cycle of the Plasmodium (falciparum) as it enters the human host, multiplies, and then is picked back up by the mosquito. The animation goes into good detail about each life cycle stage of the plasmodium, making this a great source for understanding detailed facets of malaria. There are also links about Malaria including World Heath Organization tracking reports. It is about 2 minutes long.

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This is a website containing an excellent flash animation showing the life cycle of the Plasmodium (falciparum) as it enters the human host, multiplies, and then is picked back up by the mosquito. The animation goes into good detail about each life cycle stage of the plasmodium, making this a great source for understanding detailed facets of malaria. There are also links about Malaria including World Heath Organization tracking reports. It is about 2 minutes long.

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A good resource site from Cornell's Entomology Department covering the biology and management of mosquitoes. This site is designed primarily for homeowners but there is some good, concise information for all interested in control of mosquitoes. Sections are clearly laid out with practical advice on what works and what does not in mosquito control including control of larvae, adults and personal protection from mosquitoes. A good reference list is provided at the end for anyone wishing to read more on mosquitoes. This is an excellent general mosquito reference with good, science-based recommendations. There are a few minor typographical errors that should be corrected.

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A chapter from a 1997 World Health Organization publication on medical and veterinary Entomology. The text is extremely thorough and illustrated with line drawings. The vectors of malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis, onchocerciasis, dengue, yellow fever and other diseases are covered here.

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A chapter from a 1997 World Health Organization publication on medical and veterinary Entomology. The text is extremely thorough and illustrated with line drawings. The vectors of malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis, onchocerciasis, dengue, yellow fever and other diseases are covered here.

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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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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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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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Tutorials on pest ants and cockroaches. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers acrobat ant, Argentine ant, bigheaded ant, crazy ant, Florida carpenter ant, ghost ant, imported fire ant, little fire ant, native fire ant and Pharaoh ant, American cockroach, Australian cockroach, brown cockroach, brownbanded cockroach, Cuban cockroach, Florida woods cockroaches, German cockroach, oriental cockroach, smokybrown cockroach and Surinam cockroach. Requires Windows. program must be downloaded on to hardrive, but once installed is intuitive. many of the species depicted in these tutorials are restricted to Florida and the extreme southern U.S. $15. Part number SW 157.

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Knowledgebase of urban, structure, lawn and landscape pests. Includes sections on pest management theory; biting and stinging insects; pests of food, fabric and wood; occasional invaders; lawn pests; landscape pests, and some vertebrate pests. Includes pest identification keys. This is an excellent resource, although much of the material is specific to Florida. Vertebrate pest management sections are also of high quality and interesting. Requires a CD-ROM drive and a web browser. $25.

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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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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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This well-produced web site by the USDA's Systematic Entomology Laboratory provides a database of Dr. Asa Fitch's (1809-1879) extensive but previously obscure notes -- 800 hand-written pages -- on 190 aphid taxa in PDF format (which, therefore, requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader). The database is searchable by genus and species, or all aphid pages can be browsed. An introductory page introduces Asa Fitch, the first state-appointed (New York) professional entomologist, and gives explanatory information about his prodigious and detailed notes. Fitch's notes provide not only information about aphids and plants, but also a glimpse into life in the mid-1800s.

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Comprehensive database of information on scale insects (Homoptera: Coccoidea), an important pest of greenhouses and fruit trees. Topics include general information, economic importance, life histories, distribution, ecology and classification. Users can query the database for information like valid names, distributions, hosts, references, synonymy, and remarks for a particular taxon. The bibliography goes back to 1758. Last updated December 2006.

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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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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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A thorough review of Primary Screwworm history and eradication in the Southeastern US from the National Agriculture Library. The site contains all the data collected from the project, including correspondence, descriptions of species, proposals, speeches and presentations, and much more.

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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 reasonably extensive and well illustrated guide to stinging insects and arthropods of the south east (Florida). The guide contains a list of pesticides for use against these animals as well as information about venoms, action to take if stung, symptoms to expect, as well as simple preventative measures. Available in PDF or HTML.

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A reasonably extensive and well illustrated guide to stinging insects and arthropods of the south east (Florida). The guide contains a list of pesticides for use against these animals as well as information about venoms, action to take if stung, symptoms to expect, as well as simple preventative measures. Available in PDF or HTML.

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Tutorial on insects that attack stored grains and tutorial on German cockroaches. Each tutorial has 50 questions; incorrect answers lead to additional information. Covers rice weevil, lesser grain borer, red flour beetle, sawtoothed grain beetle, cigarette beetle, drugstore beetle, cowpea weevil, mealworms, almond moth and Indianmeal moth. Requires Windows. Program must be downloaded to computer but once installed is intuitive and of high quality. There is a broken link to a photo of a female German cockroach with an ootheca in the German cockroach tutorial. $15. Part number SW 165.

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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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Various caterpillars that create silk tents are covered on this website. Life history, biology and many images of the most common tent making caterpillars. Covered here are the four species of Tent Caterpillars, Fall Webworm, Tiger Moth Caterpillars, and others. A bit of IPM is included with a discussion of Bt.

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Various caterpillars that create silk tents are covered on this website. Life history, biology and many images of the most common tent making caterpillars. Covered here are the four species of Tent Caterpillars, Fall Webworm, Tiger Moth Caterpillars, and others. A bit of IPM is included with a discussion of Bt.

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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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Some 39 genera of bees, illustrated with full habitus photos, are included in this online article. Information about nests, behavior, floral relationships, as well as conservation are thoroughly covered. Includes an extensive references section.

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Some 39 genera of bees, illustrated with full habitus photos, are included in this online article. Information about nests, behavior, floral relationships, as well as conservation are thoroughly covered. Includes an extensive references section.

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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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This site deals with the great plague outbreak of 14th-century Europe, its causes, and its consequences for civilization. The site includes an overview of the rat flea (though with the classification showing order following family). Also included are colorful quotations of the time and a simplified transmission diagram.

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This site deals with the great plague outbreak of 14th-century Europe, its causes, and its consequences for civilization. The site includes an overview of the rat flea (though with the classification showing order following family). Also included are colorful quotations of the time and a simplified transmission diagram.

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Thirty common natural enemies are presented on summary cards containing identification, host range, life cycle, related species, and other information. Physical cards with the same information on them as this electronic version can be purchased. The information is accurate but typically general in nature- these cards should be most useful in introductory pest management courses, etc.

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The information provided includes information concerning the morphology, distribution, hosts, damage, and life cycles of the Hessian Fly. Also includes a listing of Hessian fly research labs and a bibliography in regard to pest management. The work is succinct. It gives a good overview on the Hessian fly. Internet is needed to access the information.

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Honey bee workers communicate distance and direction of a food source to other workers through a dance language. A diagram of the dance as well as general and technical articles (PDF) about the dance language are provided. Site currently has a number of broken links and images at the top of the page. Fix these or make a stand-alone page and re-submit the site for approval.

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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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This web site offers a review of the agricultural devastation and eventual extinction, in about 1902, of the Rocky Mountain Locust, a once phenomenally abundant insect. The site includes bibliographical references. The author (C. R. Bomar) includes nine study questions for discussion on issues of social responsibility, extinction, and conservation. This resource is also available in PDF format.

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This web site offers a review of the agricultural devastation and eventual extinction, in about 1902, of the Rocky Mountain Locust, a once phenomenally abundant insect. The site includes bibliographical references. The author (C. R. Bomar) includes nine study questions for discussion on issues of social responsibility, extinction, and conservation. This resource is also available in PDF format.

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This US Government site is dedicated to classification, and identification of arthropods of medical importance. Several links take you to keys to medically important sand flies, mosquitoes, scorpions, ticks and fleas. It also hosts a discussion forum, and catalogs of mosquitoes and sand flies (as of this writing not yet functioning).

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This US Government site is dedicated to classification, and identification of arthropods of medical importance. Several links take you to keys to medically important sand flies, mosquitoes, scorpions, ticks and fleas. It also hosts a discussion forum, and catalogs of mosquitoes and sand flies (as of this writing not yet functioning).

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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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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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Chapters 2-4 of a World Heath Organization medical entomology publication from 1997 in PDF. The text is very thorough covering everything from biology, disease transmission, recognition of disease symptoms, and finally, control of the vectors.

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Chapters 2-4 of a World Heath Organization medical entomology publication from 1997 in PDF. The text is very thorough covering everything from biology, disease transmission, recognition of disease symptoms, and finally, control of the vectors.

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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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FAO AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BULLETIN No. 124 This is an online book published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It deals in depth with products from bees, besides honey, wax, royal jelly, propolis, and venom are covered.

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FAO AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BULLETIN No. 124 This is an online book published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. It deals in depth with products from bees, besides honey, wax, royal jelly, propolis, and venom are covered.

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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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From the Chironomidae Research Group a lucid picture selection toward identification of stream insects. Orders covered are the usual array of aquatic insects: Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Plecoptera, Hemiptera, Megaloptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera, Leipidoptera, Coleoptera, and of course, Diptera. Picture links take you to family level photographs.

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From the Chironomidae Research Group a lucid picture selection toward identification of stream insects. Orders covered are the usual array of aquatic insects: Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Plecoptera, Hemiptera, Megaloptera, Neuroptera, Trichoptera, Leipidoptera, Coleoptera, and of course, Diptera. Picture links take you to family level photographs.

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Nine insects in high-quality photos that specialize in wood-feeding, and habitation. In many cases insects are pictured with their damage. Several common wood-boring beetles are included.

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Nine insects in high-quality photos that specialize in wood-feeding, and habitation. In many cases insects are pictured with their damage. Several common wood-boring beetles are included.

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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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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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This site offers a brief historical article by D. W. Tschanz about mosquito-borne yellow fever and its role in the mid-19th century Mexican-American War. No references are provided.

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This site offers a brief historical article by D. W. Tschanz about mosquito-borne yellow fever and its role in the mid-19th century Mexican-American War. No references are provided.

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