Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection

New Parthenogenetic Cockroach Discovered in U.S. and Austria by researchers at MSU

Published on July 14, 2025
MSU Entomologists identified a new species of cockroach that was previously undescribed. The preserved specimen are now housed in the Albert J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection at MSU.
New Bee Collection at MSU Preserves Vital Data for Future Research

Published on March 12, 2025
Dr. Rufus Isaacs' lab at MSU has contributed nearly 8,000 bee specimens to the A.J. Cook Arthropod Research Collection, providing valuable data for future research on bee decline, biodiversity, and climate change.
Gary Parsons’ gift supports research arthropod collection and the Bug House

Published on November 23, 2021
Parsons is sharing an unexpected gift to expand the capacity of the A.J. Cook Collection and bolster outreach at the MSU Bug House.

Department of Entomology