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Insect 101: An Introduction to the World of Insects

By Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Listed under Nature & animal science

A man wearing a white tank top uses a tool while tending to a beehive with a smoker nearby.
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  • An instructor leads a group of children and adults in an activity on a leaf-patterned rug.
  • A child uses a magnifying glass to examine a tarantula in a plastic enclosure.
  • Photo of an large beetle being held up with a son and mother watching in the background.
  • A zebra longwing butterfly rests on a green leaf.
  • Photo of a Giant Swallowtail butterfly resting on a yellow flower.

About this program

Through engaging lectures, live animal demonstrations, museum specimens, and hands-on activities, you'll explore how insects are built, how their bodies work, how they sense the world, communicate, grow, reproduce, and interact with the ecosystems around them.

Insects 101 is a six-session course designed for curious adults who want to better understand the incredible biology of insects. No previous scientific background is required.

How to join

Enroll: Insect 101: An Introduction to the World of Insects at Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Eligibility and caregiver

Ages or grades
Adults (ages 16+ recommended)
Class size
Maximum spots available 24

Cost help

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium publishes scholarships, sliding fees, or other financial aid. Ask the provider how to apply, or see Help paying.