The RES Pledge
FeatureAre you a BEEliever?
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. The group will focus on new research both in the academic and applied sectors and how this can be used to independently inform parliamentarians when focusing on various areas of policy.
The launch of the APPG reflects growing recognition that insect protection is not only a conservation issue, but also a matter of long-term environmental and economic sustainability. By supporting collaboration between scientists, policymakers and the public, the group aims to help shape an informed and balanced approach to environmental stewardship.
Want to help insects thrive? Sign the Pledge today!
New Book – 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 your copy today.
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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Welcome to the new Editors-in-Chief of Medical and Veterinary Entomology
The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Editors-in-Chief for Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Maureen Laroche, Marion England and Philip Barton are joining current Editors-in-Chief, Lisa Reimer and Emma Weeks for a handover period, and are excited to take on the mantle of editing MVE. Maureen and Marion will be sharing the medical and veterinary…
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Salty suitors: High larval sodium intake reduces adult lifespan and influences reproductive behaviour in a lepidopteran herbivore – Journal Highlight
First published: 19 July 2025. Sodium is a crucial element for animal physiology, yet its effects on behavior and lifespan remain understudied, especially in insect herbivores. The amount of sodium a caterpillar has access to not only influences its own performance but also affects aspects of its adult mating behavior and lifespan. A recent study published in Ecological Entomology (Vincent…
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Meet the Editor: Lisa Reimer
Tell us a bit about the person behind the title Editor-in-Chief. Editor-in-Chief of Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Lisa Reimer began editing the journal in 2020. Lisa is a specialist in mosquito ecology, insecticide resistance and the transmission dynamics of vector-borne diseases, making her an ideal editor for the journal. How did your academic career develop, and what led you to entomology…
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