Welcome! The Insect Adventures series is your opportunity to get up close and personal with insects of all kinds. Why would you want to do that? We asked these entomologists:Â
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Each Insect Adventures project book includes activities on entomology basics, investigating insects, and insects in ecosystems. You even get to be an entomologist by making a collection of your own. With so many, so very different species, learning about insects really IS an adventure!
For more information and instructional videos, follow these links:
Insect Adventures 1
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Insect Adventures 2
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Insect Adventures 3
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Insect Collecting Guide
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Special Features
Video: Be a Citizen Scientist
Entomologists conduct important research projects, and some of them are looking for help from citizens like you. Â
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Video: It's Not CSI, But It Is Detective Work
The close-up look at a long-legged fly project in Cleveland illustrates how complicated and valuable insect research can be.
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Just for Fun. Are you a Buckeye fan? Visit the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University website for a video of Termite Script Ohio.
Want to see inside these books or make a purchase? You can do both at extensionpubs.osu.edu.