More than 1,800 attend Great Minnsect Show

A record number of attendees joined the Department of Entomology for The Great Minnsect Show on April 20, 2024. More than 1,800 guests toured through 40 booths hosted by Department labs and alumni, Frenatae entomology student organization, the UMN Undergraduate Insect Club, and local insect-related agencies. The free annual event offered activities for all ages including live insects, insect games, insect food, insect crafts, prizes and more. View event photos >

Mark your calendar for next year's Great Minnsect Show on April 19, 2025!

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