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Introduction
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The
Natural History Museum's collection of 5.5 million
insects is the largest in southern California, and has
specimens from all over the world. Museum scientists
conduct world-class research on systematics, studying
species and their relationships, the evolution of major
groups, fossil insects in amber, and conduct field work
on insect biodiversity at home and in tropical
countries.Learn
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Department
staff
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At
present, the Entomology Section of the Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County has 2 permanent staff, 3
emeritus staff, 1 visiting curator, and several
volunteers. Staff
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Collection
resources
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insect collection of the LACM is the largest in southern
California, and ranked approximately 10th in size in North
America. Our strengths are in material from California,
Mexico and Central America, but we have worldwide representation
for many groups. Learn more... |
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Research
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Phorid
flies - These are the research
subjects of Dr. Brian Brown, who is
especially interested
in the parasitic species known as "ant-decapitating and
bee-killing flies." Learn more... |
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Contact us
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| Thank
you for stopping by the Entomology
Section of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
We welcome all questions and comments, and will do our
best to reply to you as soon as possible. Contact
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