Learn to Identify an Insect
Once you know a little about insect characteristics and orders, you can start to identify insects you encounter. Articles on these pages will offer keys, picture guides, and information about how to find the name of an unidentified insect.
Ten Simple Questions to Help You Identify An Insect
Have an unknown insect that you want to identify? Use these questions to collect information about your specimen, before you try to use a key or field guide.
Have an unknown insect that you want to identify? Use these questions to collect information about your specimen, before you try to use a key or field guide.
Which Caterpillar is Eating My Landscape Trees?
Caterpillars that defoliate trees in your home landscape can be reason for concern, and sometimes require control measures. Three well-known caterpillars eastern tent caterpillars, gypsy moths, and fall webworm are often misidentified by homeowners trying to solve defoliation problems.
Caterpillars that defoliate trees in your home landscape can be reason for concern, and sometimes require control measures. Three well-known caterpillars eastern tent caterpillars, gypsy moths, and fall webworm are often misidentified by homeowners trying to solve defoliation problems.
How to Tell the Difference Between an Ant and a Termite
People often confuse ants and termites. Both insects live in social colonies, and may take up residence in or near your home. Take a closer look - there are some distinct differences.
People often confuse ants and termites. Both insects live in social colonies, and may take up residence in or near your home. Take a closer look - there are some distinct differences.
How to Tell the Difference Between a Bee and a Wasp
Bees and wasps belong to the order Hymenoptera, and are similar in many ways. However, there are some important differences. This article outlines the major distinctions between bees and wasps.
Bees and wasps belong to the order Hymenoptera, and are similar in many ways. However, there are some important differences. This article outlines the major distinctions between bees and wasps.
How to Tell the Difference Between a Butterfly and a Moth
There are six physical or behavioral differences between butterflies and moths. This article describes these differences.
There are six physical or behavioral differences between butterflies and moths. This article describes these differences.