As one of the most distinguished science institutions in the United States, the Field Museum in Chicago has over 4.1 million preserved insects in its collection. It is the fifth largest collection in North America and it also includes 8.3 million specimens preserved in alcohol or on microscopic slides. On this site, visitors can search these vast holdings, which are divided into six separate areas. Users should note that each collection contains a brief description, which can help orient them to the most useful area. In each collection, visitors can search by scientific name, tribe, subfamily, family, order, region, country, or date collected. It's a very powerful way to navigate such collections. It's an amazing resource that will come in handy for scientists and the generally curious.