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Identify an insect yourself

Try the easy to use CSIRO Key to the Invertebrates

What Bug Is That? The Guide to Australian Insect Families - a great resource for identifying insects!

Identification key for Insect Orders - Click the boxes of the features your insect has and this key will narrow down the possibilities for you.  No need to start at the beginning of the key either!

NOTE: These sites are for identifying adult insects. Insects may also be found as eggs, larvae, pupae or nymphs.

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