Entomology
2026 season
Type: Study
Divisions: B, C
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: See current‑year rules; policies vary by event and season.
Taxonomy and biology of insects; identification by order/family and knowledge of anatomy and life cycles.
- External/internal anatomy; metamorphosis
- Order-level characteristics; common families
- Ecological roles, pest management, beneficial insects
Allowed materials: Field guides or binders typically permitted per rules; bring hand lens if useful and allowed.
Official references
Sample notesheet
Download a printable, rule-compliant sample notesheet. Customize with your notes.
Study roadmap
- Create ID sheets with diagnostic features and images
- Practice timed identification from photos/specimens
- Memorize vocabulary and morphology labels