Entomology (Insect) Collection

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This collection contains representatives of all kinds of insects, chiefly from Western Australia, but including specimens from other Australian states and elsewhere in the world. Specimens are dried and pinned, preserved in ethanol, or slide-mounted. This collection serves primarily as a reference and research collection rather than for display.

Entomology factsheets

Number of items
Over 500,000 pinned specimens and an uncounted number in ethanol

Selected insects

Collections

Donate to the collection


Specimens need to be accompanied by reliable details of collection locality and date.

Guidelines for identification


Identifications can be made on the basis of submitted specimens, high quality images or detailed descriptions. Charges may apply in some circumstances.

Collection contact


Brian Hanich
Technical Officer - Entomology
Phone: (08) 9212 3764
brian.hanich@museum.wa.gov.au