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The Insect Index - Sorted by Scientific Names
An index of insects and insect groups profiled on this site, sorted alphabetically by scientific names.

The Insect Index - Sorted by Common Names
An index of insects and insect groups profiled on this site, sorted alphabetically by common names.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Insect Poop
Do insects poop? Of course, but we call their poop frass. Insect poop is pretty important stuff. It keeps ecosystems in balance, feeds insect young, and even helps some bugs defend themselves from predators.

A List of the Twenty-Nine Insect Orders
Becoming familiar with the twenty-nine insect orders is an important step in learning to identify and study insects. This list includes the name of each order, the major insect groups in that order, and the group’s approximate number of species worldwide.