A comprehensive source of knowledge on the extant insect groups Archaeognatha (Microcoryphia), Coleorrhyncha, Embioptera, Notoptera (Grylloblattodea and Mantophasmatodea), Zoraptera and Zygentoma (Thysanura) and the extinct groups Archaeorthoptera, Cnemidolestida, Eoblattida, Permopsocida and Reculida
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Selected Insecta Species File
The Selected Insecta Species File is a comprehensive source of knowledge about the world’s Archaeognatha (Microcoryphia), Coleorrhyncha, Embioptera, Notoptera (Grylloblattodea and Mantophasmatodea), Zoraptera and Zypentoma (Thysanura), as well as several fossil groups of insects. Information found here includes nomenclature, classification, taxonomic histories, research, scientific sources, specimen data, images, keys, and distributions for the covered orders of insects. This site seeks to include and serve researchers in taxonomy, systematics, ecology, ethology, conservation, and evolution, as well as educators, policy makers, and citizen scientists.
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See our About page for an overview of the project, its data, the development team, and details about how you can access the data, contribute, contact us, or get help.
Announcements
July 2026: Launch of Selected Insecta Species File where several small former species files and several small newly established ones are united for greater ease of use.