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Insect Activities with University of Aberdeen Museums

We have prepared a fun packed activity page inspired by our collections.

Hear about the Aberdeen Bestiary Ants.

Download a Bug Hunt.

Find out about 17th Century Entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian.

And much much more...

University of Aberdeen Museums website

Who is it for

Primary Secondary

What is it

Activities sheet Factsheet

Insect group

Ants Bees Beetles Butterflies Multiple groups

What is Insect Week?

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Every two years, the Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.

Can't wait?

Discover insects now

News

Insect Week 2021
Winners of 2020 National Insect Week Photography Competition
Great Bug Hunt 2020 winners
National Insect Week 2020 Photography Competition Open
National Insect Week 2020 is Here!

Did you know?

Fleeting mayflies

Adult mayflies may live for only a few days and females of Dolania americana live for just a few minutes

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