Museo Entomológico Francisco Luis Gallego, Entomology museum at National University of Colombia, Medellín.
The museum maintains a collection of 230,000 insect specimens, with 16,000 identified specimens categorized at the species level within its facilities.
Founded in 1937 by Professor Francisco Luis Gallego Montaño, this museum has developed into a primary research center for Colombian entomology studies.
The museum houses five distinct collections focusing on taxonomy, economic impact, educational displays, and developmental stages of insects native to Colombia.
Researchers and students can access approximately 3,000 publications, including monographs, catalogs, and worldwide insect listings for scientific research.
The museum preserves specimens from vanished ecosystems and contains endemic species that are no longer found in their natural Colombian habitats.
Location: Medellín
Inception: 1937
Official opening: 1937
Part of: National University of Colombia
Website: http://ciencias.medellin.unal.edu.co/museos/entomologico
GPS coordinates: 6.26050,-75.57595
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:52
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