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The Bug World: Insects and Spiders
 
An Eyed-spotted Beetle bids you "hello."
Grab your close-up lens and come and examine the Bug World with us. You'll find guides, information pages, galleries, jigsaws and other features we hope you'll enjoy.

Butterfly and moth enthusiasts can click here to go directly to that section.
 
Featured Bugs and Articles
Bug of the Month Bug of the Month
Check out this month's choice or visit the archives. 		Guide to Bugs Virtual Guide to Bugs
Visit our mini virtual guide to some of the common groups of bugs and find out what makes them so different. 		State Insects State Insects
A visual guide to the official state insects.
           
Hover Flies Hover Flies
Although they look like bees and wasp, don't be afraid as Hover Flies don't sting or bite. Find out more... 		Beefiles Beeflies
There are over 4,500 species of beeflies around the world. Find out more... 		   
           
Fun Activities
Incredible Insect Jigsaw Puzzles Incredible Insect
Jigsaw Puzzles
Pass some lazy time with these jigsaw puzzles featuring dragonflies and other insects. 		Caption This! - The Bug Collection Caption This
Submit captions to go with these images featuring bugs.		    
           
At-A-Glance Guides
Hover/Garden Flies At-A-Glance Guide to Hover Flies
Also called Garden Flies, these insects look like bees but are completely harmless.		 At-A-Glance Guide to Beetles At-A-Glance Guide to Beetles
Check out a variety of beetles in our At-A-Glance Guide. 		At A Glance: Bees and Wasps At A Glance: Bees and Wasps
A visual guide to help you identify and appreciate these insects.
           
Spiders
The Spiders Around Us The Spiders Around Us
Overcome your fears and superstitions about spiders. Find out more about these eight-legged creatures. 		The Secret World of Spiders The Secret World of Spiders
Graphic images await - be warned!		    
           
Photo Galleries
Beetles Photo Gallery
Insects Photo Gallery
Dragonflies and Damselflies Photo Gallery
Spiders Photo Gallery
           
Butterflies and Moths
At-A-Glance Guide to Butterflies At-A-Glance Guide to Butterflies
These beauties have been organized into a handy guide according to family group. 		At-A-Glance Guide to Moths At-A-Glance Guide to Moths
Moths exhibit an amazing variety of shapes, colours and designs as you'll see in this At-A-Glance Guide.		 State Butterflies State Butterflies
Only a few American states and no Canadian provinces have official butterflies.
           
Butterflies and moths Jigsaw Puzzles Beautiful Butterflies and Moths Jigsaw Puzzles
Try these Flash jigsaw
puzzles.		 Butterflies and Moths Photo Gallery Butterflies and Moths
Photo Gallery 		Anise Swallowtail Anise Swallowtail Butterfly
Find out about this beautiful animal.
           
Butterflies Crossword Butterflies Crossword
If you know your Western Brown Elfin from your Pacific Orangetip you might want to try this crossword.		        
           
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