Insects and Arachnids
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Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes
Read about the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, which contains approximately 16 million specimens.
Alien Bugs
Learn about efforts to erradicate the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle, an alien species that has caused the deaths of red spruce trees in Halifax, Nova Scotia (text and video).
Bees of Maritime Canada
Discover the 156 pollinator and parasitic bees found in the Maritime provinces. Explore an inventory of species and selection of photos that support the monitoring of current species.
Beneficial Insects and Common Pests on Strawberry and Raspberry Crops
Link to information about several different types of beneficial insects.
Biological Survey of Canada - Terrestrial Arthropods
Learn about the organization that helps to coordinate scientific research on the Canadian fauna of insects, mites and their relatives.
Biting Flies and Mosquitoes Attacking Man and Livestock in Canada
Learn more about the life cyles and disease transmission risk of the bloodsucking insect species of Canada, such as mosquitoes, black flies, midges, horse flies and deer flies.
Butterflies North and South
Learn about butterflies in Canada. Explore a gallery of images and find information and resources for teachers.
Butterflies of Canada
Explore lists and images of Canadian butterflies and information about their life history, conservation and techniques for observing them.
Colorado Potato Beetle: Life Stages
Learn about the Colorado potato beetle, which has become the most significant pest on potato crops across Canada.
Ground Beetles of Canada
Review lists of ground beetles found in each of the provinces and territories and view images of each species.
Hinterland Who’s Who – Insects
Read about the monarch butterfly, a Canadian insect that plays a huge role in helping our ecosystem and environment remain healthy.
Insects
Learn about the threat that alien insect species can pose when they make their way into Canada (text and video).
Insects and Diseases of Eastern Canada's Forests
An extensive collection of images and a variety of information on the main insects and diseases of Quebec forests and, more broadly, the forests of Eastern Canada.
Insects and Diseases of Western Canada’s Forests
Learn more about the forests of Western Canada with information on trees and the effects of insects and diseases on them.
Mites of Canada
Review lists of Canadian species of Oribatid mites by province and territory and view images of them.
Moths of Canada
Review lists of moths found in each of the provinces and territories and view images of each species. Also includes links to scientific articles and web sites about moths.