# Insect Study Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: No
- Category: Natural Science
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Insect%20Study.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/insect-study/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/insect-study/guide/index.md

Discover insect anatomy, life cycles, and safety practices through hands-on observation and collection. Study beneficial and harmful insects to earn this merit badge.