Insect Illustration Links

​For photographic illustrations of insect and arachnid pests and beneficial species, the websites listed below contain thousands of excellent images. 


Developed by the University of Georgia, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, the Bugwood Image Database System includes over 269,000 images of insects, other animals, and plants, as well as images related to forestry, agriculture, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM): https://images.bugwood.org/


The Maryland Biodiversity Project is dedicated to biodiversity conservation in Maryland and is compiling a catalog and photographic reference database of all living species in the state. As of March 2018, it lists over 17,000 species, including more than 9,400 species with photographs: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/