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Insect Links

Organizations

Entomological Society of Canada

Web site includes downloadable version of “Common Names of Insects in Canada,” information on entomology in Canada, and entomological links as well as membership information

http://www.esc-sec.ca/

Entomological Society of America

Good site for general information on entomology. Includes membership information, publications, job information, educational information for children, links to other entomological sites, and free e-postcards with insect images.

http://www.entsoc.org/

The American Entomological Society

For professionals and amateurs. The society supports entomological research, education and outreach.

http://www.ansp.org/hosted/aes/

The Lepidopterists’ Society

Open to all persons interested in any aspect of Lepidopterology. Web site includes extensive list of lepidoptera and other entomology links and a statement on collecting butterflies and moths.

http://www.lepsoc.org/

Insects: General

Insect Related Links

Many insect websites worldwide.

http://www.thaibugs.com/links.htm

Iowa State Entomology Index of Internet Resources

A directory and search engine of insect-related resources on the Internet, said to be the best gateway to the world of entomology on the Internet.

http://www.ent.iastate.edu/List/

Bugbios of Insects.org

The site “aims to help you really see insects for the miniature marvels they represent and to understand how intertwined our cultures have become with these alien creatures.” For anyone who loves bugs.

http://www.insects.org/

Best of the Bugs

Lists outstanding web sites containing information on the insects, mites, and nematodes.

http://pests.ifas.ufl.edu/bestbugs/

The Wonderful World of Insects

“Everything about insects in an easy to read style.”

http://www.earthlife.net/insects/six.html

Online Guide to Insect Songs

This site lets the user see and hear 76 species of U.S. crickets, katydids, and cicadas. A separate window for each species displays a photograph of the songster, the waveform of the song, and a verbal description of the song.

http://www.musicofnature.com/songsofinsects/iframes/OLG_main.html

Iowa State University's Tasty Insect Recipes

Includes such treats as rootworm beetle dip, chocolate-covered grasshoppers, and chocolate chirpie chip cookies.

http://www.ent.iastate.edu/misc/insectsasfood.html

Beetles

Beetle Science

"We live in the age of beetles," claims a group of scientists devoted to the study of this diverse and abundant insect order. This site helps the user appreciate beetles. Examine beetle time lines, videos, interaction with other life, 360 degree views, and carbon dust illustrations.

http://dspace-local.library.cornell.edu/web_archive/explore.cornell.edu/sceneff60.html?scene=beetle%20science

Butterflies and Moths

Butterflies and Moths of North America

Searchable database of verified butterfly and moth records (including distribution maps, species accounts, and photos) in the United States and Mexico. Canadian moths will be added in the future. There are also checklists for counties in the US and states in Mexico, and an Identification of Butterflies and Moths FAQ.

http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/

Butterflies

On eNature.com. Includes caterpillars, butterflies and moths of all types.

http://www.enature.com/guides/select_Butterflies.asp

Michigan Lepidoptera Survey

“Discovering and documenting Michigan butterflies, moths, and skippers. Includes checklists.

https://www.msu.edu/user/kriegelr/mls/

Photographs From Nature: Butterfly Gallery

Butterfly photos by Jay Cossey and useful tips on how to photograph butterflies.

http://www.images.on.ca/JayC/jc_g1index.htm

Butterfly Watching in Ontario

Devoted to the hobby and study of butterflies in Ontario.