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| Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Read about the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, which contains approximately 16 million specimens.
| Alien Bugs | Natural Resources Canada |
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 | Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Link to information about several different types of beneficial insects.
| Biological Survey of Canada - Terrestrial Arthropods | Canadian Museum of Nature |
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 | Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 | Canadian Heritage |
Learn about butterflies in Canada. Explore a gallery of images and find information and resources for teachers.
| Butterflies of Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Explore lists and images of Canadian butterflies and information about their life history, conservation and techniques for observing them.
| Carpenter Ants | Natural Resources Canada |
Read about one of the most destructive types of ants, carpenter ants - where they live, what they eat, and what to do if you've found one in a wooden structure.
| Colorado Potato Beetle: Life Stages | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Learn about the Colorado potato beetle, which has become the most significant pest on potato crops across Canada.
| Ground Beetles of Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Review lists of ground beetles found in each of the provinces and territories and view images of each species.
| Hinterland Whos Who Insects | Environment Canada |
Read about the monarch butterfly, a Canadian insect that plays a huge role in helping our ecosystem and environment remain healthy.
| Hinterland Who's Who - Monarch | Environment Canada |
Discover the habits, habitats and conservation issues of the Monarch with this fact sheet and video clip.
| Insect Production Services | Natural Resources Canada |
Go on a virtual tour of an insectarium! Meet the people who work there and learn how insects are produced for sale.
| Insects | Natural Resources Canada |
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 | Natural Resources Canada |
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 Canadas Forests | Natural Resources Canada |
Learn more about the forests of Western Canada with information on trees and the effects of insects and diseases on them.
| Mites of Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada |
Review lists of Canadian species of Oribatid mites by province and territory and view images of them.
| Moths of Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food 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.
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