I know that a number of kids have spent a portion of their summer holidays collecting bugs from the backyard, on camping trips and (ack!) the basement. And while most parents can assist in identifying the basic bugs (ant, ladybug, house fly…) there is that ocassional ‘mystery bug’ that has everyone stumped.

Well, I was recently introduced to the answer to all your entomology questions, What’s That Bug? This endlessly fascinating site posts reader’s letters and pictures of unidentified insects which Lisa Ann and Daniel (resident bug enthusiasts) research and post their finds. All manner of creepy crawlies are categorized down the left column including sections on ‘carnage’ (not for the faint of heart) and ‘bug love’ (far more interesting than pornography).

And since we’re on the topic, check out The Insect Circus (think Cirque du Soleil performers dressed like butterflies and spiders!)  Brilliant!

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