CITYBUGS - FIND YOUR BUG

There are many different methods you can use to identify a bug you have found. On this web page, you can choose one of the following methods:

GUIDED SEARCH

use this if you want us to ask you questions to help identify your bug (also: QUICK SEARCH)

VIRTUAL BUG COLLECTION

use this to browse the drawers of our virtual bug collection - drawers are organized by order/type of bug (also: VIEW ALL IMAGES)

TAXONOMIC INDEX

use this if you already know the scientific names and taxonomic classification of bugs

COMMON LOCAL INSECTS

use this to browse pictures of about 50 common, local Bay Area insects

PERMISSION TO USE IMAGES/DATA