Insect Week 2025
FeatureOrganised by the Royal Entomological Society and supported by partner organisations throughout the UK and Europe, Insect Week is a celebration of all things insect.
Wherever you live, it’s an opportunity to take part in insect science, get to know insects, learn from experts, and have fun.
Insect Week 2025 will take place on 23-29 June.
Get involved and stand tall for the small this Insect Week!
Enter the Giveaway – How to be a Ladybird
FeatureEmbark on an astounding journey with a newly hatched ladybird as they navigate the wonders and challenges of ladybird life, encountering a host of captivating insect characters, in an exciting graphic novel by Laura Knowles and Steven Wood.
RES Past President Helen Roy, a leading expert on ladybirds, was the RES scientific consultant for the book, ensuring scientific accuracy in this fun adventure of a fascinating insect.
Get yours today, or enter our Instagram Giveaway for a chance to win a copy!
Join our international community today
FeatureMuch like the diversity of insects, there are many ways to support us and our work. One of those is joining our community of insect scientists and enthusiasts.
We offer a range of membership types to suit the level of your interests and experience.
Continuous membership to the society offers credibility in the field of entomological study and shows devoted passion for insect science.
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MPs pledge to stand up for insects at the launch of the new All Party Parliamentary Group for Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates
MPs gathered in Westminster this Insect Week to pledge their support for insect life at the launch of a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) that will champion bees, pollinators and invertebrates.Bringing together MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum, the APPG for Bees, Pollinators and Invertebrates aims to raise awareness of the vital roles that insects play in…
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Insect responses to global change – Journal Highlight
What do we know about insect responses to global change? First published: 02 June 2025A new review article has implications for policies focusing on protecting habitats with native and diverse plant communities, as well as regulating the use of pesticides, in order to help mitigate the negative impacts of global change on insects. The review, What do we know about insect responses…
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PoMS Annual Report 2024
It’s Insect Week 2025 – an opportunity to celebrate the small creatures that run the world and encourage public interest to help bridge gaps in scientific data and knowledge.Insects are the Earth’s dominant form of animal life, providing humans and wildlife with pollination, food, and recycling services but, despite concerns about population declines, little is known about how 99% of…
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