🐞 Insect Explorer

Author: Bocaletto Luca
GitHub: bocaletto-luca

📌 Overview

Insect Explorer is a fascinating web app that allows users to search, identify, and learn about various insect species using free open-data APIs.
This interactive tool is perfect for entomologists, nature enthusiasts, and students who want detailed scientific information and images of insects.

🌟 Features

✅ Search insects by name or taxonomic classification
✅ Detailed scientific data: taxonomy, species, habitats, and behaviors
✅ High-resolution images 📷 for accurate identification
✅ API-powered real-time data retrieval 🪲 for up-to-date insect information
✅ Mobile-friendly and responsive UI 📱

🚀 How It Works

1. Users enter an insect name or classification in the search bar.
2. The app queries free open-data APIs, retrieving accurate insect-related data.
3. Each insect species is displayed with:
   • Common and scientific names
   • Taxonomic classification (order, family, genus, species)
   • Habitat details and distribution
   • Behavioral traits and ecological significance
   • HD images for precise identification

🔗 APIs Used

Insect Explorer integrates free open-data APIs with global entomology databases, ensuring precise and constantly updated species data.

🎯 Use Cases

🦋 Biologists & entomologists – Identify species for scientific research
🌍 Nature lovers & educators – Learn about insects and their ecological impact
🐜 Students & researchers – Study entomology interactively

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• API: Open Data REST APIs
• Hosting: GitHub Pages / Netlify

💡 Contribute

Insect Explorer is open-source and welcomes contributions!
📌 Submit issues or suggestions via GitHub Issues.
🔧 Fork and improve the repository with a pull request.