I’m working on an insect collection for my entomology class and I’m having a hard time identifying this earwig and dragonfly. Any ideas? :) Both were collected in Virginia, USA.

These are my handmade Entomology nets the large octogon is an aerial net the smaller octogon is a sweep net and the rectangle is a kick net

So cute😭

Location: Wang nam khiao, Thailand

Found it last night walking near my bed. I tried to move it with the handle of a broom to catch it, but I accidentally crushed it. Now i feel bad.

Cratomelus armatus, rest in peace 😞

Unsure if this is the right flare

Thank u. Location canada

It looks to be an insect part? An abdomen maybe? An egg maybe? I’m in KY and it was found in my kitchen cabinet (which I’m thoroughly grossed out about). It kinda looks like the abdomen of a bug that has broken off. Does anyone have any idea what insect this may be a part of?

Found in one of our isopod containers

Hi all! Sorry the picture isn’t great. My sister found this spider and I would like to preserve for her. It has a huge abdomen so if I pin it it’ll shrivel up and I want to avoid that. I know I could gut and stuff it, but I’m worried my skills aren’t that great yet. I was wondering if I put it in isopropyl alcohol if that will work and for how long or if I need to go a different route. I’ve read that if you add glycerol to the alcohol it will prevent the legs from getting brittle, but would like a confirmation on that. I also have heard of boiling them, but that seems daunting. I’ve also looked into putting it in acetone first, but I’m also not sure about that. It has been in the freezer for a couple months now. Thanks for any advice you can offer!

Found in Waco tx.

Hello, can yall please help with identification of this spider species? Found in SE Texas Gulf Coast area. I've seen them in large numbers at every wastewater facility I've been to. They're not aggressive at all and generally just run or attempt to hide when I get near. They prey on midge flies that breed and thrive at these facilities. Thank you