The Entomological Society of New Zealand

What is an insect and should we really care about these creepy crawlies? In a word – yes. As American...

One of New Zealand’s most well known insects is the wētā, of the Orthoptera order, but there are thousands of...

We usually think of insects as being animals of the land, but did you know that many insects spend part...

Earthworms are useful indicators of soil health. This project aims to capture information on earthworm abundance and species distribution throughout...

New Zealand has a rich and unique range of plants, animals and fungi. The level of distinctive biodiversity is as...

Discover more about the red admiral butterfly, winner of the 2024 Bug of the Year, and how we can help...