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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

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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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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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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

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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

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Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July

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Burra

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

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School programs and excursions

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

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