4-H Entomology Contest Guidelines

These guidelines are for the two 4-H entomology contests that are held at the Large and Small Animal Field Day 2024

Below are resources to help you study for the knowledge contest and the Rules for the Photography contest

All Levels

• Each level is responsible for all material listed for that level and all previous levels. For example, Intermediates are responsible for both Intermediate and Junior level material.

• Guide to Insect and Non-Insect Orders (no voice pronunciation) (PDF, 2.9 MB)

• Study List of Common Insects in Texas (PDF printable version, 3.5 MB)

• 4-H Insect Identification Videos

Intermediate and Senior Levels Only

• Study Materials for Intermediates and Seniors

Additional Curriculum for Junior Level

• Good Bugs & Bad Bugs

• Adaptations of Insects

Entomology Photography Contest open to all 4 Hers

1. Photographs submitted must be standard photo sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8 x10 or 11x14)

2. Photos should be mounted with a 1 in. to 2in. border

3. Photographs must include your name, county, club and age group on the back of the photo 

4. All arthropods in your photos must be properly identified to the Order taxonomic level. See https://entomology.tamu.edu/extension/4-h-entomology-contest- guidelines/  for       assistance.

5. Arthropods appearing on the Study List of Common Insects may be identified to the correct common name (not species name) for bonus points. (see link below for the list)

6. All photos must be original works photographed by you.

7. Present one species per photo. Photo may include more than one insect as action shots often can, but the target species must be chosen for identification.

8. Adult insects should be the focus of the photograph unless the immature stage is the important stage with pest status or particular importance.

9. Each member may submit a max of 2 photographs