✨🐜 2025 Entomology Gifts 🐜✨

Are you looking for some ideas for entomology gifts for the bug enthusiasts in your life? Have no fear! We have a list of some gift ideas for bug-themed gear that will leave you and your loved ones fluttering and buzzing!

We have gift ideas from the ento-curious folks to the life-long bug lovers. Maybe you’re looking for your first net? Or maybe you’re ready to upgrade your net handle to our Pro Series? What about some amazing merch so that everyone will know that you appreciate all things creepy crawly? Our list is sure to give you tons of inspiration!

1. Ecology Supplies Merch – The Dispersers Collection

We’re a little biased…but these are some of our favorite items on 2025 Holiday Entomology Gift Guide! The Dispersers Collection has stickers and patches galore, and of course the main attraction, the Button-Up Shirt!

• Button Up Shirt – 100% cotton, sizes XS to 2XL
• Insect Patches – 5 Pack – Woven thread with iron-on adhesive backs
• Insect Sticker – 5 Pack or Sheet – white vinyl semi-gloss

2. Other ES Stickers

Do you know someone that regularly aspirates invertebrates? This might be a great addition to their water bottle, laptop, or notebook! Of course we have a version depending on if you call it a “Pooter” or an “Aspirator”

Kiss my Aspirator/Pooter Sticker

3. For the Beginner

These items are for the emerging entomologist, hoping to get their hands on their first set of equipment. Is there someone in your life that you are trying to encourage to explore the invertebrate world around them? Some of these items might be just what they need to get them on their entomology journey!

• Bug Catcher (with magnifier)
• Specimen Mailer (B-Sized Cornell Tray)
• Student Insect Collection Kit and Net (Wooden or Telescopic Handle)
• Portable Insect Cage
• Insect Display Box
• Forceps Sampler

4. For the professional

This list is for the seasoned professionals looking to “Treat Yo Self” with some upgrades. Tired of keeping your net together with tape? Or cutting points out by hand? These upgrades are excellent additions to your entomology journey.

• Pro Series Nets (3 Foot Handle or Telescopic Handle). You can customize your ring size and bag mesh material.
• Point Punch (Tear Drop or Triangle)
• Wooden Spreading Board (Balsa)
• Metal Pinning Block

5. Ecology Supplies Gift Card

If you’re not sure what equipment someone already has, or what their preferred material or size of something to get them, we have a solution for you! You can’t go wrong with an Ecology Supplies Gift Card! This way you share the entomology joy without second guessing!

6. Ento-Themed Merch

Earlier this month, we were in Portland for the Entomological Society of America annual meeting, and the Ento-Fashion was ON POINT! (yes, that’s a pinning pun). Even though the next meeting is 12 months away, who says you can’t start planning your conference outfits and accessories now? If you’re looking for a new statement piece, check out these shops that have some ENTO-MAZING finds!

Chentomology

• stickers, pins, prints, sculptures, clothing, accessories, plushies
• My shopify Chentomology art

Lianne Pflug

• stickers, prints, totes, ornaments, washi tape, stationary
• Shop Lianne Pflug

Lavendar Cowboy Art

• stickers and sticker packs, prints, posters
• ✦ LAVENDER COWBOY ART ✦

Fossil Forager

• pins, stickers, patches, keychains, prints, apparel,
• Fossil Forager Art

Mustard Beetle

• stickers, pins, patches, prints, water bottles, mugs, apparel, tapestries
• Mustard Beetle Goods

Maude Complex

• stickers, patches, bandanas, totes, apparel
• Maude Complex Shop