The State Insect - The European or "Praying" Mantis (Mantis religiosa)

Endangered/Threatened Species

Identification of Insects Affecting Plants - link to Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES)

Integrated Pest Management - link to University of Connecticut

Mosquito Management Program - link to State of Connecticut Mosquito Management Program

Tick Testing & Information - link to Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Freshwater Mussels - Links to freshwater mussel fact sheets and the CT Freshwater Mussel Guide.

The Onadata Fauna of Connecticut - Link to the University of Connecticut's website about dragonflies and damselflies.

Butterfly Garden Fact Sheet (PDF 64k 2pp.)

Puritan Tiger Beetle Fact Sheet (PDF 123k 2pp.)