Invertebrate Zoology

Although this program does cover the study of all invertebrates, the main emphasis is on Entomology, the study of insects. Insects are one of the least known groups of organisms with about one million of an estimated 30 million actually having been described. Live insects are on display in our highly popular Bug Room.
For further information, select:

 Collections
 Research & Projects
  Fact Sheets: Commonly Observed and Asked About Insects and Spiders Found in Alberta
  Fact Sheets: Keeping Live Invertebrates
  Who's Who
  Publications
  Education InfoBytes - Facts to Bug You - interesting facts and figures about invertebrates
  Butterflies North and South - This virtual exhibit is part of the Virtual Museum of Canada and was produced by Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN) in partnership with Royal Alberta Museum and museums in Canada and Peru
  Taxonomic list of some invertebrates mentioned in these pages
  Former Bug Room Supervisor Terry Thormin talks about bugs and about mosquitoes and the incidence of West Nile virus in Alberta, from "Let's Go Outdoors", a radio program recorded in 2004
  Information article about Potentially Medically Significant Spiders of North America
  Information about The Bug Room

or contact us at:

Royal Alberta Museum,
Invertebrate Zoology Program,
12845-102 Avenue,
Edmonton, Alberta, T5N 0M6, Canada

Phone:	(780) 453-9197 (Dr Tyler Cobb)
Fax:	(780) 454-6629
E-mail:	Tyler.Cobb@gov.ab.ca

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