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 Dragonfly
FeatureMeet Chase, a newly hatched dragonfly, as he learns to navigate pond life. From mastering the art of jet propulsion to metamorphosis, readers will learn all there is to know about dragonflies and meet a whole host of captivating insect characters in this engaging graphic novel format.
RES Fellow and Past President of The Entomological Society of America Professor Jessica Ware was the 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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Giant Leafcutter Ant Finds New Home at Bug Parc Norfolk
The Royal Entomological Society bids a fond farewell to its much-loved giant leafcutter ant model as it begins an exciting new chapter at The Bug Parc, Norfolk. Looking for something fun and educational to do with the children as we approach the summer holidays? If you live nearby or are planning a trip to or around Lenwade, Norwich, you’ll spot…
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RES Celebrates the 100th Birthday of Honorary Fellow Sir David Attenborough
The Royal Entomological Society is proud to celebrate the 100th birthday of Honorary Fellow, Sir David Attenborough, one of the most influential and respected voices in natural history. For decades, Sir David has transformed public understanding of the natural world through pioneering broadcasting and storytelling that has brought biodiversity, ecology and entomology into homes across the globe. His work has…
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A Risky Diet: How Predators and Milkweed Traits Interact to Shape Monarch Butterflies – Journal Highlight
First published: 24 April 2026. Insects rarely experience predation as a simple matter of being eaten or escaping. Predation risk can generate non-lethal effects that alter larval development, yet how these effects interact with host-plant traits under field conditions remains poorly understood. In a recent study on monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in Ecological Entomology, researchers tested how predation risk and…
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