Entomology
Also see the Entomology Collections Overview for specialist detail about the history and make up of the Museum Collections.
Insects are very successful organisms, with about 1.5 million named species and probably several million more that have yet to be named. About 75% of all known animals are insects and even in Britain we have more than 23,000 species.
Insects are members of the Arthropods, which are all animals with jointed legs and their skeleton on the outside. Other members of this group include Crabs, Woodlice, and Spiders, but it is only insects that have wings.
The size of insects helps to make them as successful as they are. They can live in habitats that are not available to larger animals, such as leaf litter. They are found in huge numbers in tropical forests, but also live in deserts, rivers, on the tops of mountains, on the seashore – almost anywhere in fact!
Entomology enquiries: or see all contacts
Don Stenhouse
01204 338765
don.stenhouse@bolton.gov.uk
Contents
Pests
Mimicry & Camouflage
About Entomology
More resources about insects: recommended books, societies and web links
