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A Glossary of Entomological Terms
By Gordon Ramel
Need some help with the terminology? This site provides a Entomological Glossary to help you be able to tell your Adeagus from your Wing Pads.
http://www.insect-world.com/main/glossary.html
By Gordon Ramel
Another great page from the same site. Did you know Invertebrates make great pets? Sometimes they need special care. On this site you will find Care sheets to help you set up a healthy habitats for some not-so-ordinary pets.
http://www.insect-world.com/main/carelist.html
by Gordon Ramel
From the biggest to the smallest and the heaviest to the lightest, this site provides great facts about bugs.
http://www.insect-world.com/main/six.html
By the University of Kentucky’s Entomology Department
Many insects have the ability to harm people, and many insects look very menacing. However, many large insects are not harmful at all. Because it would take several volumes to describe every insect, this publication is intended to distinguish several common insects and insect relatives in Kentucky that are or are not harmful.
http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/hurtrnot.htm
By Department of Entomology at Iowa State University
Being invaded by ladybugs? Do bug zappers really work? How about electronic Have you found beetles in your flour? Or flies in your attic? View or search our Iowa Insect Information Notes for information about these and other common insects in and around the home.
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/
By Dept. of Entomology at Iowa State University
A terrific collection of Beatles, Lice, Ticks, Grasshoppers, and many more insects. Displayed in a terrific format. Just Click on a picture or name to learn more about any of the insects.
http://www.ent.iastate.edu/imagegallery/
By Iowa Insect Information
Ladybugs in the home are becoming as common as houseflies. Are these really ladybugs? How did they get here? Are they migrating? Will they ever go away? Find out all the facts at this site.
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/iiin/ladybeetles.html
By Knowledge Adventure
An index of encyclopedia articles about and relating to bugs. Just click on your topic and see pictures and articles about the world’s creepiest, crawliest creatures.
http://www.letsfindout.com/subjects/browse?bug
By Kenneth Stein (Research Associate at Virginia Tech)
Just like insect zoos and butterfly gardens, this is a unique place to study and observe a few insects (except these don't move!). The Virtual Insectary not only provides images of some common insects, but includes information on the foods which they eat as well as the habitats where they can be found.
http://www.vt.edu:10021/forestry/wildlife/stein/insects.html
By Dexter Sear
This 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.
http://www.insects.org/
Author Unknown
If you have ever been stung by a bee, stabbed by a mosquito or had the leaves of your favorite tree eaten by a gypsy moth caterpillar, you've probably wondered...what good are insects? Although it is true that insects can cause damage, they can also be beneficial. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/kids/insects.htm
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