Explore Bug Hall to learn about the creatures that make up more than 80% of all life on Earth: arthropods. Compare the varied colors of butterflies, moths, and beetles. See enlarged dioramas of where bugs live. Watch a slow-motion video to understand how bugs move.
Behind the scenes, the museum’s invertebrate zoology collection houses 14 million pinned bug specimens in 30,000 drawers. Museum scientists use them in their research to better understand the world around us.
Meet our Invertebrate Zoologists
Learn about the Invertebrate Zoology Collection at the Museum
Blogs about Bugs
Do No Harm: Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
by Jonathan Rice Spotted lanternflies are a “true bug,” cousins of the cicada and stink bug. Unlike our native bug species, these …
Can’t Choose Just One: Asking an Entomologist to Name Their Favorite Native Species
by Bob Androw I was recently asked what my favorite native species of beetle is. A seemingly simple question, but one with …
Beyond the Simple Ecosystem Graphic: Teaching About Biodiversity and Pollination
by Pat McShea You probably remember some version of this graphic: simple line drawings linked by arrows to chart energy flow through …
Two Perspectives on Attending a Course on Moths and Butterflies in the Southwest
by Kevin Keegan and Vanessa Verdecia Kevin Keegan, Collection Manager of Invertebrate Zoology (IZ), and Vanessa Verdecia, Scientific Preparator for IZ, recently …
