2nd Zoological Department (Entomology) 

Head of Department: Dr. Herbert Zettel
 

Entomology is the research on insects. The Museum of Natural History in Vienna houses more than 10 million insect specimens and is one of the biggest collections in the world. Our Institute is dealing with questions on evolution, systematic and zoogeography of insects. Numerous publications are complied each year by our scientists. The fascinating world of insects is presented to the public with our exhibitions and personal presentations.