Butterfly.

Dragonfly.

Katydid or Tree Cricket.

Opiliones Harvestman or Daddy Long Legs.

Common Honeybee.

Bluebottle Fly.

Orbweaving Spider.

Hermit Crab.

Ladybird Beetle.

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Livecam5Amph

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Amphipods are common members of the Crustacea which include shrimps and crayfish.
This freshwater species feeds on green algae and detritus at the bottom of ponds and slow flowing streams.
As you watch this footage, some of the larger adults will swim in and out of view with many young also being seen.

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The Centre...

mantis1The Insectarium of Victoria is often featured in the print, radio and national television media as one of the most unique museum experiences available to both students and the general public within Australia.
Best described as a multi experience zoo, natural history museum and interpretation centre, the IOV specialises in the research and education of insects, spiders and other related invertebrates of Australia and other geographical regions of the world.

Our Invitation...

coocoowaspToday, the Insectarium of Victoria continues to expand its collections and displays and is constantly looking into ways of enhancing its message of invertebrate and insect awareness to our visitors.
We now invite you to experience the Insectarium of Victoria and the Victorian Institute of Invertebrate Sciences.