Insect Agency

Insects are everywhere, in a mind-blowing diversity of shapes, colours and species. Insect Agency, an exhibition developed by Queensland Museum, explores the surprising variety of ways insects do good - for the planet and humanity. From maintaining healthy ecosystems, and pollinating crops, to providing inspiration for new technologies, they are six-legged superheroes. Discover more than 1,000 insect specimens, from the tiniest wasps to brightly coloured butterflies, Dracula ants, dung beetles and stick insects. Experience nearly all 349 species of Queensland butterflies on display. Learn about the Dracula Ant, whose jaws can snap shut at a speed of 320 kilometres per hour! Discover the internal structure of a Giant Bull Ant nest cast in aluminium, especially for the exhibition – highlighting that ants (and termites) are underground ecosystem engineers. Test your skills with Metamorphosis Match and learn all about insect life cycles! Get interactive with the digital Bug Builder and Insect Sorter games. Feature your flutter with the exclusive in-exhibition photo opportunity and quadroscope!