4-H Introduction to Entomology

Would you like to learn some unusual facts about a few of the many species in the insect world? (Entomologists have identified more than 91,000 species of insects in the United States alone.)

Would you like to start a hobby that could give you an interesting learning experience and possibly a stepping-stone to a career in entomology?

This publication may spark your interest in entomology by giving you information about the insects and by showing you how to start an insect collection. Begin by asking yourself this question, “What do I know about insects?”

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Publication 0317 (POD-12-25)

Reviewed by Santos Portugal, PhD, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Science and Plant Protection, from a previous revision by John Guyton, PhD, former Associate Extension Professor. Originally prepared by James Jarratt, PhD, Extension Entomologist (retired).