Entomology/Coleoptera – The World of Beetles
Natural Sciences

Entomology/Coleoptera – The World of Beetles

The beetle collection invites visitors to explore the fascinating diversity of Coleoptera. With around two million specimens from all over the world, it is one of the major entomological collections of its kind.
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Start 17:00 o'clock
End 23:00 o'clock

At a glance

SENCKENBERG Naturhistorische Sammlungen Dresden
A.-B.-Meyer-Bau
2. OG rechts
Königsbrücker Landstraße 159
01109 Dresden (Dresdner Norden)
Dr. Klaus Klass,
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Description

The Coleoptera collection of the Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden offers fascinating insights into one of the most species-rich animal groups on Earth.

Containing around 80,000 species and approximately two million specimens from all zoogeographical regions, the collection documents the enormous diversity of beetles worldwide. A particular focus lies on weevils (Curculionoidea), including important historical collections and scientifically valuable type specimens.

Brilliant colours, extraordinary body forms and delicate preparations highlight the importance of scientific collections for biodiversity research, taxonomy and nature conservation. Visitors are invited to discover rare specimens and talk with scientists about research, collection management and the significance of entomological archives.

Information on the event format

Presentation Exhibition

Stations

Hugo-Junkers-Ring

  • N7 (tram)
  • 70 (bus)

Industriepark Klotzsche

  • N7 (tram)
  • 70 (bus)
  • 7 (tram)

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