This insect was collected by Charles Darwin in 1836! ANIC is a research collection, and it’s not usually open to the public. But you can take a peek inside by checking out their virtual tour. Inside, you’ll meet some of Australia’s leading entomologists (insect scientists), and find out what makes them tick (don’t worry – ticks aren’t actually insects!).
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CSIRO’s Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) contains more than 12 million specimens, making it the largest collection of Australian insects in the world. The oldest specimen was collected by Charles Darwin in 1836.
![A small bug on a piece of paper labelled C. Darwin](<p>This insect was collected by Charles Darwin in 1836!</p>
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