Purdue Entomological Research Collection

Smith Hall, home of ‪@PurdueUniversity‬'s Department of Entomology, is a small brick building, over a century old, tucked behind much younger trees. But inside a hidden, world-renowned gem-a time machine of sorts, and its keeper are surrounded by over one million insect specimens, some dating from nearly 150 years ago. Full story with photos and video: https://purdueag.exposure.co/perc The Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC) contains over 1.3 million prepared specimens, representing approximately 140,000 insect species, and supports research, extension, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Entomology at @PurdueUniversity , midwestern United States, and globally. With approximately two-thirds of our specimens from Indiana, the PERC is the largest entomological collection in the State and one of the most significant resources for biodiversity research on regional insects and related arthropods. Learn more about the Purdue Entomological Research Collection: https://purdue.ag/PERC Follow Purdue Agriculture @PurdueAg Facebook:   / purdueag   Instagram:   / purdue_ag   X:   / purdueag   Web: https://ag.purdue.edu Contact: Agricultural Communications at [email protected] About Purdue Agriculture Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life and natural resource sciences. The college is committed to preparing students to make a difference in whatever careers they pursue; stretching the frontiers of science to discover solutions to some of our most pressing global, regional and local challenges; and, through Purdue Extension and other engagement programs, educating the people of Indiana, the nation and the world to improve their lives and livelihoods. To learn more about Purdue Agriculture, visit http://ag.purdue.edu Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution. https://purdue.ag/eeo #purdue #purdueagriculture #purdueag