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An entomologist is available now to answer your insect questions. Kathryn Ebert is an experienced entomology tutor for The University of Queensland. She will either answer your question directly or forward your e-mail to one of our bank of experts.
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!
Australian Ants - Keys and information about Australian ants
Australian Moths - photos from CSIRO from different families
Spiders of Southeast Queensland
NOTE: These sites are for identifying adult insects. Insects may also be found as eggs, larvae, pupae or nymphs.
Other helpful places:
TAS: The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
NT: Museum & Art Gallery of Northern Territory