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Insects of West Virginia - Thumbnail galleries assist in identification. Species pages typically include several photographs, plus life history information. This growing site currently focuses on Beetles, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Planthoppers, and Treehoppers.
Macro photo gallery - Macro photo gallery of insects, spiders and other arthropods.
Maine Forest Service Insect Collection - 54,000 specimens. Primarily specimens collected during MFS field work and serves as a reference collection of Maine forest insects.
Bee Removal in Sacramento - We do live bee removal and relocation of bees in the Sacramento Valley and Bay Area of California.
Colorado potato beetle bibliography - Over 700 references of peer-reviewed English-language publications on various aspects of the Colorado potato beetle biology and management. The references can be browsed by category or searched using keywords.
Colorado potato beetle website - Website dedicated to the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say). Includes information on beetle biology, pest status, history, management options, insecticide resistance, as well as a searchable bibliography containing over 700 peer-reviewed English-language publications.
World Catalog of Sphaeroceridae (Diptera) - Includes all taxa described in the family from 1800 to 2000. 1,344 valid species group taxa and 124 genus-group taxa. World bibliography with 1,386 references (including biological, ecological, etc. references). Authors: ROHÁČEK, J.; MARSHALL, S.A.; NORRBOM, A.L.; BUCK, M.; QUIROS, D.I. & SMITH, I. Print version published 2001 by Slezské Zemské Muzeum, Opava, 414 pp.
Carabidae of the World - Database of Carabidae of the World, taxonomy, sinonimy, distribution, filter by country, pdf-library, image gallery, photo of type material, forum.
Brown Recluse Spider - information, pictures and links - Information about the brown recluse spider and its ecology. The site is of scientific nature focusing on information from peer reviewed sources.
Philippine Ants - This electronic checklist contains the updated list of ant species known in the Philippines. High quality images, references, and other useful information are presented for most of the species on the list.

Online Courses, by Entomological Subdiscipline

Urban Entomology

IPM Online Homestudy Courses - from University of Connecticut. Non-credit.

Systematics, Morphology and Evolution

Insect Classification - three-credit distance education course offered via CD-ROM. From University of Florida.
The Snodgrass Tapes - Three audio lectures by Robert E. Snodgrass given in 1960. Transcripts included.

General

Distance Master's Degree in Entomology - University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) offers a full curriculum distance M.S. degree in Entomology.
Distance Master's Degree in Entomology - University of Florida (Gainesville) offers M.S. degree (non-thesis) programs in entomology and pest management for place-bound students, and certificate programs/courses for undergraduate and graduate students interested in taking courses but not enrolling in degree programs.
Entomology and Acarology - The University of Queensland, through its Entomology Program, now offers instruction in the sciences of Entomology and Acarology at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels for Australian and overseas students
Forest Entomology and Pathology - forest entomology and forest insect pests of Canada. From Sir Sandford Fleming College.
II Curso de Iniciación a la Entomología - Introductory course about invertebrates and insects. 21 pages and 38 figures. In Spanish.
III Curso de Introducción a la Entomología - introductory course of Entomology. Ed. in 1998 by Asociación Naturalista Altoaragonesa Onso. 16 pages and 43 figures. In Spanish. Non-credit.
Insects and Human Society - three-credit web-based course for non-entomology majors. From Virginia Tech.
Insects and Society - two-credit web-based course covering a variety of interactions between insects and humans. Primarily for non-entomology majors. From Iowa State University.
Introduction to Insects - one-credit six-week web-based introduction to insect diversity, biology and management. From Iowa State University.
Management of Insect Pests - two-credit course. Introduction to insects and their lifestyles. Theory and application of pest-management practices. Examples drawn primarily from field crops. From Iowa State University.
Principles of Entomology - three-credit beginning course for entomology majors or anyone desiring a thorough introduction to the world of insects. Students must meet for lab at a University of Florida/IFAS Research and Education Center.