Entomology

insects · science · bugs · zoology

Scientist of bugs. An entomologist is a scientist who studies insects. They learn about how insects live, grow, and behave in nature and in labs.

Insects everywhere. Insects are the most common animals on our planet. Entomologists study them because they affect everything from crops to diseases to ecosystems.

Ancient Greek name. The word entomology comes from two Ancient Greek words meaning insect and study. It's been around for hundreds of years as a real science.

More than just bugs. Long ago, entomologists studied not just insects but also spiders, centipedes, and crustaceans because they're all related creatures called arthropods.

Human connections. In Britain, entomology also means studying how insects and humans interact, like how bees pollinate our crops or how insects can spread diseases.