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| PestThreatSaver Screen SaverContains over 30 images and information on exotic pests of Western Australia. Also available: GrainSaver Screen Saver. |
| News |
| Random Insect Images Have a guess at identifying these specimen images from our online Insect Collection Database (ICDB). |
| Events |
| On August 24, 2000 Agriculture Western Australia celebrated the databasing of the 100,000th specimen. The specimen chosen is a Robber Fly to honour 25 years curation by Kevin Richards. This specimen and 99,999 others can be found through the Insect Collection Database |
| Insect in Focus |
| Red Imported Fire Ants Red Imported Fire Ants, Solenopsis invicta, are one of the most serious ant pests in the world and have recently been found in Brisbane, Queensland. A survey to detect any that may have established in Western Australia is being conducted by the Department of Agriculture. |
| Insect Pests |
PestWeb | PestWeb is a database that contains descriptions, lifecycles, damage and control for many insect pest species. It is constantly evolving as new pests are added. Try the keyword search below if you didn't find what you wanted.
| Insect Collection Database |
ICDb | The Insect Collection Database holds collection and taxonomic details for specimens held within Entomology's Insect Reference Collection. You can also search specifically for specimen images, or look-up insect common/scientific names, or Australian latitude's and longitudes.
| Entomology Staff |
Staff | Search for Entomology staff contact details or find information about a staff member or a staff publication..
| Pest/Host Database |
Pest/Host Database | The Pest/Host database was developed to help identify key insect pests and various host plants. It is a useful tool to extension officers, researchers, grain storage facilities and farmers to identify pests on established and new crops..
| Help!!! |
Didn't find what you were after? You can contact a staff member on the link above or use the following details:
Garden Advisory Centre Enquires Line: 9368 3666.
An enormous amount of information from Agriculture Western Australia on a wide range of agricultural issues is available. You will find Farmnotes and other information at Agriculture Western Australia's web site www.agric.wa.gov.au, or it can be posted to interested people. Please contact the Publications Officer.