INVERTEBRATE COLLECTIONS 153 topics

The Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection was first established around 1956. Numerous specimens from many areas throughout the region have been collected over the years by staff, students and researchers in order to build up a representation of the entomological fauna of Central Victoria. The collection is available to researchers, students and the general public by appointment.
To arrange access, contact the curator, Dr Bert Candusio on 03 7038 9452 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The collection of Kylie Jean McGenniskin incorporates a major research project of Mantids and their Ootheca co-relationships. Other Orders including the Hymenoptera are also a part of this collection.

Images and Notes from the Trevor Glyn-Jones Invertebrate Collection containing specimens from eastern Australia and New Zealand.

Collection of Dr Russell Wilkinson dated back to 1956 with specimens collected from the Perry's Lakes area of Perth. The collection was donated to the C.V.R.I.C after Dr Wilkinsons death in 2019 by his wife.