Ohio 4-H has rolled out new entomology (insect collecting) projects for this year. The projects are Insect Adventures 1, 2 and 3. The state website at https://ohio4h.org/insects has some great information on these projects.
645 Insect Adventures 1
Insects are always fun, but they are not always this fun! This project guides you through “entomology” basics like insect types and parts, how to catch insects, and why they are so important to us. Make your own collection of 30 insects! 2018. Beginning level. State fair eligible.
645 Insect Adventures 2
Dig a little deeper into the world of insects by learning to love a caterpillar, recognizing relatives of insects, building a new trap, and identifying friendly predators. There’s more too! Your collection at this level is 40 insect specimens. 2018. Intermediate level. State fair eligible.
646 Insect Adventures 3
These activities take you to expert level as you dissect a grasshopper (yes, you read that right), explore insect history, investigate trapping, and welcome “beneficials.” Anyone want a room in the bee hotel? Finish with your own collection of 50 insect specimens. 2018. Advanced level. State fair eligible. Coming soon!
644R Insect Collection Guide
Unfortunately, this how-to resource is not yet ready for publication. In the meantime, we scoured the web and found fantastic resources you can access. Please visit the website https://ohio4h.org/insects to find resources from Purdue, NC State and Oregon State Universities, as well as where to purchase materials for your project.