Photos: Highlights from the National Insect Museum

Published:Dec 5, 202307:31

0

The National Insect Museum at the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (ICAR-NBAIR) in Bengaluru is a nationwide repository for agriculturally related bugs. It is house to a bunch of bugs each uncommon and acquainted. Here’s a have a look at 5 which are exhausting to seek out.

Updated On Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST 5 Photos

/

The Kikiki Huna: This is the smallest winged insect in the world, measuring about 0.6 mm. The genus Kikiki was recorded in India for the first time in 2013 in Tamil Nadu. It took another two years to find enough female specimens to confirm species identity. “It’s a parasitic wasp which you cannot see with your naked eye,” says Ankita Gupta, the entomologist in charge of the museum and an expert in parasitic wasps. “But it has all the systems an insect should have — six legs, wings, a reproductory and a respiratory system.” (Photo courtesy ICAR-NBAIR)

The Kikiki Huna: This is the smallest winged insect in the world, measuring about 0.6 mm. The genus Kikiki was recorded in India for the first time in 2013 in Tamil Nadu. It took one other two years to seek out sufficient feminine specimens to verify species identification. “It’s a parasitic wasp which you cannot see with your naked eye,” says Ankita Gupta, the entomologist in command of the museum and an knowledgeable in parasitic wasps. “But it has all the systems an insect should have — six legs, wings, a reproductory and a respiratory system.” (Photo courtesy ICAR-NBAIR)

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST

/

Mummified larvae: Three specimens of larvae, secured in 1960, make up one of the most prized items in the collection. They were made by sucking out the internal sap of the larvae, the husk then disinfected and inflated with air. “Making these specimens is a lost art,” says Gupta.(HT Photo)

Mummified larvae: Three specimens of larvae, secured in 1960, make up considered one of the most prized objects in the assortment. They have been made by sucking out the inside sap of the larvae, the husk then disinfected and inflated with air. “Making these specimens is a lost art,” says Gupta.(HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST

/

Giant stick insect: The longest insect in the world is also one of the hardest to find. The specimen of the giant stick insect in the collection of the National Insect Museum was donated by P Mahendran, an entomologist from the United Planters’ Association of Southern India, a tea research foundation in Coimbatore, who found it on the institute’s campus. (HT Photo)

Giant twiglet: The longest insect in the world can also be considered one of the hardest to seek out. The specimen of the large twiglet in the assortment of the National Insect Museum was donated by P Mahendran, an entomologist from the United Planters’ Association of Southern India, a tea analysis basis in Coimbatore, who discovered it on the institute’s campus. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST

/

Leaf insects: Among the most prized collections at NIM are the mimicking mantids and leaf insects. “We found them by luck,” says Gupta. “They mimic leaves so well that it’s hard to find them.” (HT Photo)

Leaf bugs: Among the most prized collections at NIM are the mimicking mantids and leaf bugs. “We found them by luck,” says Gupta. “They mimic leaves so well that it’s hard to find them.” (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST

/

Beetles: Members of the order Ceoleoptera, the largest order of insects, arrive at the museum by the sackful. An entire room is dedicated to this order of insects. Seen here are dung beetles from the family scarabaeidae. (HT Photo)

Beetles: Members of the order Ceoleoptera, the largest order of bugs, arrive at the museum by the sackful. An total room is devoted to this order of bugs. Seen listed below are dung beetles from the household scarabaeidae. (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 13, 2021 03:37 PM IST

Stay Tuned with Sociallykeeda.com for more Entertainment information.

To stay updated with the latest Bollywood news, follow us on Instagram and Twitter and visit Socially Keeda, which is updated daily.

Join Whatsapp Channel Join Telegram Channel

sociallykeeda

SociallyKeeda: Latest News and events across the globe, providing information on the topics including Sports, Entertainment, India and world news.

You may also like

Pics: Disha Patani in bralette and leather pants dishes...

Pictures 8 sec read

PHOTOS | Soha Ali Khan to Sania Mirza: Actors, celebrit...

Pictures 22 sec read

Get happy high with these local alcohols found in India

Pictures 13 sec read

Parineeti Chopra is beauty beyond compare in black shee...

Pictures 2 min read

Mouni Roy is an enchantress in beige and black straples...

Pictures 58 sec read

Is it the wedding season, or is it just Karishma Tanna ...

Pictures 1 min read