Bug Detectives!
Dates
1 July - 16 July 2023 | 10am - 4pm
Drop in program
Free
Location
Eclipse Building
Site access information
The Museum of the Great Southern is mostly accessible, excluding Brig Amity Replica. Call (08) 9841 4844 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >
Take a deep dive into the world of minibeasts in Bug Detectives!
Did you know that insects make up over 80% of the terrestrial species on Earth and we need them! Insects include bees, ants, butterflies, grasshoppers, and beetles, among many others. Whether they crawl, fly, squirm, or slither, insects get the job done: they maintain healthy soil, recycle nutrients, pollinate flowers and crops, and control pests.
While at the Museum, continue to learn more about insects and visit Sixteen Legs an exhibition that takes you into a world of mystery and darkness, where some of Australia’s strangest ancient creatures still survive unseen.
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