Antique insect collections became exceedingly popular in the 1800s and early 1900s. They were often built as working ...

Looking to add a little Magicicada to your life? Learn the ins and outs of starting an insect collection and watch the experts as they pin beetles, moths, and other insects at this virtual event.

A well-curated collection of local grasshoppers is useful for identification and display. Insect taxonomists often identify species by comparing unknown specimens with identified museum specimens.

George Diehl, of Crestwood, is an amateur entomologist who has been collecting insects across North America -- mostly Missouri -- for the past 60 years. The majority of his collection can be found on ...