Updated March, 2017

ENTOMOLOGY – GENERAL

Entomology-General Rules and Regulations:

  1. In order to exhibit in Entomology, the 4-H member must be enrolled in:

Entomology 1 – Teaming with Insects-Level 1 Pub. 8440 or

Entomology 2– Teaming with Insects- Level 2 Pub. 8441 or

Entomology 3 – Teaming with Insects – Level 3 Pub. 8442

  1. See General Project Guidelines
  2. Size and number of exhibit cases should relate appropriately to the number of insects being displayed for a specified class. Cases should be no deeper than 4”. Exhibitors should note that Entomology exhibits may be placed UPRIGHT for display.
  3. County may submit two (2)entries to state fair and one (1) entry in Ready4Life class.

Entomology 1

Exhibit 15 or more species representing four or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology I project manual, Teaming with Insects-Level 1 with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. Member should be prepared to discuss skills learned. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available at the Extension office.

Entomology 2

Exhibit 30 or more species representing eight or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology II project manual, Teaming with Insects-Level 2, with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. Member should be prepared to discuss skills learned. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available at the Extension office.

Entomology 3

Exhibit 60 or more species representing twelve or more orders. Collection must be accurately labeled. Exhibitors must also include the Entomology III project manual, Teaming with Insects – Level 3,with at least one completed activity for each year enrolled. Member should be prepared to discuss skills learned. Rules for pinning and labeling insects are available at the Extension office.

Entomology Display, Other

Exhibit an activity or display from an Entomology project book that does not fit into any of the above listed classes.

Entomology Ready4Life Challenge: (Open to 11- to 18-year-olds enrolled in any Entomology project)

Exhibits in this category must include the following: a) a physical representation of the career or business product such as a model, prototype or display/portfolio that includes images of accomplished work; b) verbal or written explanations that demonstrate knowledge of the related career or business fields, potential careers, and the

appropriate requirements for achievement in those fields. The judging criteria for this class values thoroughness of career and/or business exploration and pursuit above the workmanship of the physical specimen on display.