Art and Photography Competitions
FeatureShow us your creativity and submit your favourite photos and art pieces to our annual art and photography competitions.
The Royal Entomological Society runs annual insect photography and art competitions for non-professionals.
View the fantastic images from past competitions and submit your entries today!
Competitions close 31 October 2024.
RES Insects: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Insects
FeatureRES Insects: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Insects
Written by you, our RES members, RES Insect is a comprehensive exploration of the world of insects. Perfect for experts and non-experts alike.
We have an exclusive discount code for 10% off via Bookshop.org for RES Members and Fellows.
Available now.
Identify an insect
FeatureNeed help identifying an insect you’ve seen?
Why not ask one of our experts.
This service is provided free of charge to the public as part of the Royal Entomological Society’s commitment to public benefit.
Commercial enquirers are encouraged to make a donation to the society towards this identification service.
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.
Antenna Volume 48 (2) 2024
FeatureAntenna Volume 48 (3) 2024 is now live for members to read online.
Read:
– The noisy, deceptive ultrasonic world of moths and bats
– ‘Theatre of Insects’: an exhibition of rare entomology books in the Old Library, Queens’ College
– A triumph for pollinator conservation in the Doon Valley
and much more.
Not a member? Read the free sample on the Antenna webpage.
RES responds to report on insect decline and food security
FeatureAfter giving written and oral evidence, the Royal Entomological Society responds to the House of Commons – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on insect decline and UK food security.
Our landmark grand challenges study, published 21 March 2023, in Insect Conservation and Diversity, sets out the ‘grand challenges’ facing insect scientists now and into the future. The report highlights areas of insect science that require the most urgent attention to conserve insects and the important services that they provide, helping people and global biodiversity to flourish.
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RES launches three new awards to recognise the application and teaching of insect science
Our awards and grants have recently undergone an extensive review to increase RES support for insect science and recognition in the sector.Our grants, awards and bursaries programme exist to support and recognise activities which further the Society’s aims to empower the entomological community and improve and communicate insect science. Over £75,000 will be awarded in 2024.Eleanor Ormerod Award for Application and Practice…
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Insect Conservation team publish new data on endangered Large blue butterfly
Rapid selection for increased dispersal rates by the endangered butterfly Phengaris (Maculinea) arion across restored landscapesDavid J. Simcox, Sarah A. Meredith, Jeremy A. ThomasFirst Published: 24 September 2024David SimcoxConservation Project Manager Sarah MeredithConservation Project Officer Prof. Jeremy ThomasRES Honorary FellowThe Royal Entomological Society Conservation science team recently published their findings in RES journal Insect Conservation and Diversity on the dispersal rates of the endangered Large…
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RES wins Best Event in 2024 MemCom Excellence Awards
The Royal Entomological Society just won Best Event at the 2024 Memcom Excellence Awards for all the work that went into the Chelsea Flower Show in 2023. The Memcom Awards help organisations shine a light on the creativity and hard work which goes into driving up standards in the membership sector – and with 30 awards in 6 categories, there…
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