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The collection may be browsed online via Specify or via our DiGIR Portal.

We encourage entomologists to visit Entomology, conduct research in the collections, and hand-carry specimens borrowed after preliminary sorting. There are no bench fees. Professional and student researchers wishing to visit Entomology should contact the collection management staff for scheduling and logistical details.

 

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Entomology at a Glance

(Insects)
Established: 1870
Collection Strengths: 4.7 million specimens
Research Strengths:
Global bee diversity, fossil insects and Midwestern, Mexican, and tropical insects.
Curator in Charge:
Michael Engel 785.864.2319
Curator(s):
Caroline Chaboo 785.864.5173
Andrew Short 785.864.2323
Collection Manager(s):
Zachary Falin 785.864.3034
Jennifer Thomas 785.864.2234