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Crested Katydid collected from Queensland
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/crested-katydid-collected-from-queensland/

An uncommon species of insect has been collected by staff at the Santos Ballera gas plant in Queensland and sent it to the Australian Museum for identification.

Published 22 February 2011

insect blog katydid Search & Discover
What do springtails look like?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-do-springtails-look-like/

Springtails belong to the Order Collembola.

Published 17 November 2018

insect invertebrate guide
The (other) Lord Howe insect
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-other-lord-howe-insect/

On expedition on Lord Howe Island, AM scientists have made an unexpected discovery.

Published 05 May 2017

insect entomology Lord Howe Island blog
The John Landy Butterfly Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/entomology/john-landy/

The John Landy Collection of butterflies (lepidoptera) was donated to the Australian Museum in 2018.

Published 07 June 2019

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Dragonflies and damselflies - Order Odonata
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/dragonflies-and-damselflies-order-odonata/

Dragonflies and damselflies are large, conspicuous insects generally found near freshwater habitats. They are an ancient and successful group that was around long before the dinosaurs evolved.

Published 22 March 2012

dragonfly insect Damselfly
Where have all the Christmas Beetles gone?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/christmas-beetles/

The evidence suggesting a decline is anecdotal yet compelling.

Published 08 December 2016

insect beetles
Herbivory: eating plants
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/herbivory-eating-plants/

Herbivory is the act of eating plants and a herbivore is an animal that eats plants. Herbivores play an important role in the ecology of any area, influencing plant communities and individual plant growth. The great diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores reflects the diversity of pla

Published 06 October 2009

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Make your own butterfly envelope
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/butterflyenvelopes/

Make your own butterfly envelope for your newly collected and identified species.

Published 18 December 2020

insect invertebrate invertebrate guide butterfly
Leaf litter dichotomous key
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/invertebrate-dichotomous-key/

Go exploring through your local leaf litter and use this dichotomous key to identify invertebrates you find!

Published 24 November 2020

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Paper wasps
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/paper-wasps/

Paper wasps

Published 25 September 2015

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Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Exclusive to the Australian Museum in Sydney: more than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures.

Special exhibition

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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