4-H Entomology Project
610 ENTOMOLOGY
In this project, members learn to collect and identify common insects. They learn which insects are desirable and those that are not.
Focus:
- To learn some of the common orders of insects
- Learn to buy or build collection and preserving equipment
- Learn how insects protect themselves
- Learn about the value of insects to man
- Learn to study the life cycles of insects
What members can do: (Beginner level)
- Make a killing jar
- Pin and label insects correctly
- Keep records on your project
- Make an exhibit of 25 insect specimens
Materials available: (Beginner level)
| #175 | 1.00 | Exploring The Insect World Unit 1 |
| #176 | .00 | More About Insects Unit 2 |
What members can do: (Intermediate level)
- Make or buy additional collecting and killing materials
- Learn the inside structure of insects
- Place groups of insects in their proper orders
- Expand your collection to 75 insects
Materials available: (Intermediate level)
| #177 | .00 | Know Your Insects Unit 3 |
| #178 | .00 | Learning More Unit 4 |
What members can do: (Advanced level)
- Identify destructive insects
- Build insect rearing cages
- Explore decorative use of insects
- Expand your collection to 130 insects
Materials available: (Advanced level)
| #179 | .00 | Fun With Insects Unit 5 |
| #494 | .00 | Advanced Project Unit 6 |
Support material: (All levels)
| #180 | .75 | Handbook of the Insect World |
Oklahoma 4-H
Oklahoma Cooperative
Extension Service
Division of Agricultural
Sciences and Natural Resources