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Entomologists' glossary

A solitary bee (Andrena sp.)

Welcome to our entomological glossary. The glossary contains definitions for over 400 terms relating to entomology, insects and other invertebrates. So, if you don't know your Aculeates from your Zoraptera or your Blues from your Woolly bears then this is the glossary for you.

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