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#Insects

3D model of Weevil on computer screen

Insect collections going 3D (2014)

The insect life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, adult and now digital. Find out how we are helping one of the […]

Researchers seated at microscope.

Our lab in Darwin (2014)

For more than 40 years our lab in Darwin has been carrying out environmental and agricultural research in the Top […]

African big-headed ant (Pheidole megacephala)

Pests in paradise: saving Lord Howe Island from the ants

CSIRO and the Lord Howe Island Board are winning the battle to save the world heritage area from the invasive […]

A scribbly gum moth

Every scribble tells a story

In a remarkable piece of detective work, a team of ‘retired’ CSIRO scientists have revealed the group of artists responsible […]

Microscopic image of Dust mite

Dust Mites (2009)

The many millions of people around the world with house dust mite allergies will be pleased to know that the first comprehensive book on the mites has just been published.

Interior of bee hive

Stingless bees (2001)

Australian native stingless bees pollinate plants, give you honey, and they don’t sting.

Graphic of Malaria virus attacking red blood cells.

Malaria Vaccine (1998)

Between two and three million people are killed each year by malaria. A vaccine for this deadly disease has been developed and is now in its trial stage.

Microscopic view of insect genetalia

Insect erections (1997)

Inspecting insect penises to distinguish between cotton destroying moth species.

Text of review of CD-ROM product.

CSIRO Medals 1996 – Research achievement – Dr Michael Dallwitz

Michael Dallwitz (CSIRO Entomology). For his development of the DELTA taxonomic computer programs

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