Information about insects and other arthropods found in gardens and homes, plus help with identification and pest control. New topics will appear from time to time - so keep checking the links from this page.

Contents

• Bug Index > alphabetical list of all the insects and other bugs on this site - from here you can quickly find informaton about a particular species or group.

• Featured Bugs > pages of notes and features on various insects and other arthropods of special interest - both friends and foes - plus picture galleries - worth a look if you have a 'bugging' problem.

• Classification of Bugs > a guide to the main groups of insects and other arthropods - their Classes, Orders and naming - from here you can find descriptions and examples of all the insect Orders.

• Insect Identification > an illustrated identification key to the main Orders of insects.

• Insect Fossils > a brief introduction to the insect fossil record and insect evolution.

• Insect Body-parts > get to know the main external features of insects.

• Micro View of Bugs > a gallery of the weird and wonderful micro-structure of insects and other arthropods.

• Insect Life Cycles > get to know how insects grow and develop.

• Insect Defences > get to know how insects avoid being eaten by predators.

• Insects of Nailsea > get to know insects found in the Nailsea area of North Somerset (UK).

• Pesticide Safety > a few safety guide-lines and precautions when using garden and household pesticides.

• Bibliography > a list of general reference books about insects and other arthropods.