World-wide impact on entomological research

For more than 125 years, the faculty members, staff and students in the Department of Entomology have been working to advance the field of insect biology and apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems and improve lives. We are committed to training the next generation of entomologists and disseminating our work through extension and outreach, and we are consistently ranked among the top programs for insect science in the world.

Our cutting-edge research is leading to a better understanding of insect biology and diversity, to improve human and animal health and increase the sustainability of our food production and ecosystems.

In addition, we actively work to make our department and the discipline of entomology diverse, equitable and inclusive. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the department.

Latest entomology news & discoveries

Research associate Wayne Anderson loads bee samples into a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer for analysis in the lab of Scott McArt in Comstock Hall.

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Cornell bee experts are analyzing samples of bees and related material to help identify the cause of unprecedented managed honeybee losses this winter.

  • Department of Entomology
  • Entomology
  • Pollinators
Researchers wearing protective gear work aboard the U.S. EPA’s Lake Guardian research vessel

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Cornell Atkinson is supporting 36 graduate students whose work protects biodiversity, improves health, reduces climate risk and more.

  • Cornell Atkinson
  • Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology