Discover secrets of butterflies, beetles and more

What’s bugging you – and your garden? How can you tell the good guys from the bad guys in the insect world? Why should we be more considerate of teeny tiny wildlife?

Find out Saturday, Jan. 11, during the Winter Open House at the Bohart Museum of Entomology on the UC Davis campus.

From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, the museum invites visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating insect world. Admission and parking are free; no advance registration required.

“From the beautiful to the strange, the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology has one of the largest insect collections in North America,” says the museum’s webpage.

That includes more than 8 million “pinned” specimens plus many more preserved in alcohol. The assortment of butterflies and moths alone is astounding. The beetles (including several metallic looking species) are dazzling. In addition, some species are on live display.

The museum is primarily for researchers studying insects. Its collection is also used in determining species – and discovering new ones.

A visit to this very buggy place is eye-popping – especially for kids – but all visitors can learn a lot.

Located on the south side of campus, the Bohart Museum is located in UCD’s Academic Surge Building, Room 1124, 455 Crocker Lane, Davis.

Details and directions: https://bohart.ucdavis.edu/