The specimens housed in this collection are the work of over 100 years of collection and identification and represent 1000s of hours of work by world authorities on many arthropod groups. The collection is an invaluable resource to the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science, NMSU, and the state including as a reference for quick identification of arthropods, including those that impact human, animal, or plant health, invasive species, as reference material for identification of various unknown arthropods to constituents within the state and beyond, and as a protected repository for voucher specimens of new species. If you are involved in research and would like to inquire about specimen loans or schedule a visit, do not hesitate to contact us Every year, the Arthropod museum reaches thousands of students and interested groups. If you want to schedule a visit to the arthropod museum or an outreach event at your school or in your classroom, do not hesitate to contact us |
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Map & DirectionsCurator/Collection Manager Graeme Davis
Graeme Davis Director Scott Bundy
Dr. C. Scott Bundy |
 Centruroides sculpturatus, the Arizona bark scorpion. Photo credit: Alexander Wild.
 Phymata ambush bug. Photo credit: Alexander Wild.
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Curator of Non-Insect ArthropodsDr. David B. Richman | Other contact informationDr. Carol Sutherland |