Insects can be a useful guide to the overall biodiversity of a particular area, as they are a critical component of many food webs.

A number of sites offer resources for investigating insects:

• Queensland Museum - Wild Backyards Information and resources for planning a study of insects and how to collect, display and identify them.
• Queensland Museum Insect Identifier A guide to identification to Order level.
• Brisbane Insects An extensive website with photographs and information on insects of the Brisbane area.
• What Bug is That?(CSIRO) Guide to Australian insect families.
• OZ Animals.com A list of insects with images and information.