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4-H Entomology Contest Guidelines

These guidelines are for the three 4-H entomology contests that are held annually.

Each level is responsible for all material listed for that level and all previous levels. For example, Intermediates are responsible for both Intermediate and Junior level material.

  • 4-H Entomology ID Contest Guidelines (PDF)
  • 4-H Insect Identification Videos
Photo Credits: 4-H Youth Development

Insect Collection Contest Guidelines and Videos

  • Collection Guidelines (PDF)
  • Videos for 4-H Entomology Study
  • Study Guide – General (PDF)
  • Study Guide – Holometabolous Instects (PDF)
  • Study Guide – Insects with Simple Metamorphosis (PDF)
  • Study Guide – Non Insects (PDF)
  • Video: Tips for Making a 4-H Entomology Insect Collection

Photography Contest Guidelines and Videos

  • Photography Contest Guidelines  – Updated 2024 (PDF)
  • Video for 4-H Entomology Photography

Additional Curriculum for Junior Level

  • Good Bugs & Bad Bugs – Teacher Version (PDF)
  • Good Bugs & Bad Bugs – Student Version (PDF)
  • Adaptations of Insects – Teacher Version (PDF)
  • Adaptations of Insects – Student Version (PDF)
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