Insect Identification

Got a tick on your child, and don't know if might be the kind to spread Lyme disease? Or do you have beetles in the kitchen, and wonder what they are? You can get any NH arthropods identified through the UNH Arthropod Identification Center. Samples can be submitted either through the mail, or in person. If you rely on the mail, remember that modern postal equipment turns your worrisome pest into a pile of unidentifiable bits in an instant, if you don't protect it in some way.

Hours/Location:
If you bring in the sample yourself, remember that business hours at UNH are 8 - 12 AM and 1 - 4:30 PM on weekdays. Bring samples to G28 Spaulding Hall, 38 College Road, Durham, NH 03824. You can call 862-3200 with further questions.

Why do we call it the ARTHROPOD Identification Center? That's because we handle insects and their relatives --- spiders, ticks, millipedes... There are between 10 and 20 thousand species of insects in New Hampshire, so identifying an insect, spider or tick is often the crucial first step towards solving a problem.

Fee:
Currently the fee for identifying an arthropod is $5. If you would like to know more about the process or submit a specimen, download our submission form (be sure to read the instructions on the back).