Purdue Entomological Research Collection
The PERC contains over 1.3 million prepared specimens, representing approximately 140,000 insect species, and supports research, extension, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University, midwestern United States, and globally.With approximately two-thirds of our specimens from Indiana, the PERC is the largest entomological collection in the State and one of the most significant resources for biodiversity research on regional insects and related arthropods.
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- Website: https://www.entm.purdue.edu/perc/
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- Recorded profile date: 2026-04-22
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The PERC contains over 1.3 million prepared specimens, representing approximately 140,000 insect species, and supports research, extension, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Entomology at Purdue University, midwestern United States, and globally.With approximately two-thirds of our specimens from Indiana, the PERC is the largest entomological collection in the State and one of the most significant resources for biodiversity research on regional insects and related arthropods.
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