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Terrestrial invertebrate research

  • Haematopota pluvialis, horse fly
    Diptera research

    Learn more about our current research on forensic entomology, mosquitoes and non-biting midges.

  • Hummingbird hawkmoth
    Lepidoptera research

    Lepidoptera contain butterflies and moths. Learn about our research into their fascinating evolution. 

  • Anthidium florentinum bee, feeding
    Hymenoptera research

    Learn about our extensive research on bees and parasitoid wasps.

  • Termites in a nest
    Termite research

    Learn about the Museums research into these important insects. 

  • Riccardoella sp., a slug mite
    Acari research

    Explore the extensive research carried out by Museum staff on Acari, otherwise known as mites and ticks.  

  • Pseudaplemonus limonii (Kirby), weevil
    Coleoptera research

    Find out about our research into the evolution of beetles and its largest family, weevils.