Basic Insect Guide

Insects are the most diverse group of organisms on earth, making up about 80% of all known species, but you don’t need to be an expert entomologist to appreciate these beautiful, wonderful, fascinating creatures that make up the foundation for every almost other form of life on earth. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common insect orders. Just like with plants, it’s often easier to start by learning to identify a fly from a bee from a true bug (which can be harder than you think sometimes!) than trying to memorize individual species.

Download and/or print our free insect order guide here!