Using your skin's reaction to figure out precisely which insect bit you is challenging ... To make tick bites even harder to identify, "ticks have factors in their saliva that prevent pain ...

Things to remember when considering digital pictures: If insect is found feeding on a plant, correct specimen identification may also require an identification of the plant as well. Here are some ...

Have you found a strange bug or a new plant in your garden, or stumbled across an intriguing animal bone or fossil while out on a country walk? Let us help you find out more about it. The Museum's ...