Australian National Insect Collection Database

The Australian National Insect Collection delivers more than half a million records, representing approximately 5% of the total collection, to the ALA. These records can be viewed and downloaded from the ALA, or modelled using over 365 parameters in the spatial portal.

To access ANIC data click 'Data sets' and Use the Advanced Search, remembering to to choose 'Australian National Insect Collection' as the Institution.

Publications

The Australian National Insect Collection has a range of publications and identification resources for insects and other invertebrates.

Australian National Insect Collection loan information

The Australian National Insect Collection is a research facility where researchers can come to visit or borrow material.

Primary types held in the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC)

A spreadsheet that contains listings of the primary types of insect species that have been described by taxonomists, that are held in the ANIC. (29 pages)

Bulk samples held in the Australian National Insect Collection

This Excel spreadsheet provides a detailed list of the bulk samples held in the ANIC (inlcuding Berlesates, Winkler, Malaise and Flight Intercept Trap samples).

Dyce Slide Collection

More than 1,600 slides of midges and drain flies.

Visiting the ANIC

Useful information and links to resources for researchers planning to visit Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).

ANIC Destructive Sampling Policy

Destructive or invasive sampling of specimens for research purposes generally involves irreversible changes (including complete destruction) to the samples.

Australian National Insect Collection curatorial list

The Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) curatorial list shows who is responsible for each major group of insects and related organisms (1 page).

Australian National Insect Collection Historical Archives

An index to all documentary material directly associated with ANIC and its history - both of which are as much part of the Collection as the specimens themselves. (36 pages)