This year for the MBD Open House in the insect collection, we are experimenting with some new ways of enriching the visitor experience both on-site and off. Read live tweets from collection staff, see the real-time number of visitors within the collection, and watch a live stream all from the visitor information page on the web site! We welcome any feedback.

The Triplehorn collection is one of the largest university insect collections in the world. We strive to promote knowledge and understanding of insect diversity, through collections-based research, education and dissemination of biodiversity information. Enjoy your visit!

The Museum of Biological Diversity at the Ohio State University holds an annual open house featuring the biological collections of the museum. The Insect Collection will be open for all to see on Saturday, February 9, 2013. Curious? Come on down!

Our databasing and dissemination efforts are intended to free the information from the confines of the collection and make it available for everyone to use.

Currently in its 7th edition, this book is an invaluable educational tool for entomologists around the world with translations in Portuguese, Indonesian, and even Arabic.

Collecting is a valuable way of extending the scope and relevance of a collection. Recent collecting trips in Taiwan and Borneo along with routine local collecting provide a constant stream of new, interesting material.