Welcome to Insects360

Image: Christian Felsner

Welcome to Insects360, a collaborative project brought to life by the Biocommunication Group, the Entomological Collection of ETH Zurich, and the SimplyScience Foundation. Our mission is to raise awareness and promote understanding of insects and their role in our world through the use of 3D models and captivating scientific narratives created by experts in the entomological field.

3D scans

Insects travel from the shelves of our prestigious entomological collection to your electronic device! Explore our 52 interactive 3D models below—zoom, rotate, and discover every tiny detail up close! To learn more about the method, click here.

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Insect biodiversity

Insect biodiversity is rapidly declining due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticides, and intensive agriculture – disrupting ecosystems and food webs. Monitoring and public education are crucial to protect these vital species.

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Insects vs plants

Insects are crucial to ecosystems, but in Switzerland, invasive pests threaten vital crops like grapes, potatoes, and sugar beets. As climate change accelerates their spread, innovative methods like radar technology and pest management strategies are helping us monitor and protect agriculture.

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3D scans

Insect biodiversity

Insects vs plants