Honorary Fellows of the Royal Entomological Society

Honorary Fellowship (Hon.FRES) is the highest honour bestowed by the Society, awarded for exceptional lifetime achievement in insect science or outstanding services to the Royal Entomological Society and wider entomological community. Honorary Fellowship recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions to entomology and its application.

You can browse our current Honorary Fellows below. You can also learn about out Past Honorary Fellows.

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portrait of Dr Rebeca Rosengaus Hon.FRES

Dr Rebeca Rosengaus Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2021

portrait of Professor Jim Hardie Hon.FRES

Professor Jim Hardie Hon.FRES

Resident Entomologist

Honorary Fellow since 2021

portrait of Professor Chris Thomas Hon.FRES

Professor Chris Thomas Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2021

portrait of Professor Laurence Mound Hon.FRES

Professor Laurence Mound Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2021

portrait of Professor Stuart Reynolds Hon.FRES

Professor Stuart Reynolds Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2020

portrait of Professor Michael Hassell CBE FRS Hon.FRES

Professor Michael Hassell CBE FRS Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2020

portrait of Professor Claire Kremen Hon.FRES

Professor Claire Kremen Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2020

portrait of Prof. Richard Lane Hon.FRES

Prof. Richard Lane Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2020

portrait of Professor Jeremy Thomas OBE Hon.FRES

Professor Jeremy Thomas OBE Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2020

portrait of Professor Camille Parmesan Hon.FRES

Professor Camille Parmesan Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2019

portrait of Dr Erica McAlister Hon.FRES

Dr Erica McAlister Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2019

portrait of Dr Archie Murchie Hon.FRES

Dr Archie Murchie Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2019

portrait of Professor Linda Field CBE Hon.FRES

Professor Linda Field CBE Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2019

portrait of Professor Rebecca Kilner Hon.FRES

Professor Rebecca Kilner Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2018

portrait of Dr Hefin Jones Hon.FRES

Dr Hefin Jones Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2018

portrait of Professor Jane Memmott Hon.FRES

Professor Jane Memmott Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2018

portrait of Professor Paul Brakefield Hon.FRES

Professor Paul Brakefield Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2018

portrait of Professor Helen Roy MBE Hon.FRES

Professor Helen Roy MBE Hon.FRES

Past President

Honorary Fellow since 2018

portrait of Sir David Attenborough Hon.FRES

Sir David Attenborough Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2017

portrait of Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS Hon.FRES

Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2017

portrait of Professor Hugh Loxdale MBE Hon.FRES

Professor Hugh Loxdale MBE Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2016

portrait of Professor Dame Linda Partridge DBE FRS Hon.FRES

Professor Dame Linda Partridge DBE FRS Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2016

portrait of Professor Phillip Mulder Hon.FRES

Professor Phillip Mulder Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2016

portrait of Professor Sir Paul Nurse FRS Hon.FRES

Professor Sir Paul Nurse FRS Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2016

portrait of Professor Jane Hill OBE Hon.FRES

Professor Jane Hill OBE Hon.FRES

Past President

Honorary Fellow since 2016

portrait of Professor Walter Leal Hon.FRES

Professor Walter Leal Hon.FRES

Chair of Membership Committee

Honorary Fellow since 2015

portrait of Professor Paul Eggleston Hon.FRES

Professor Paul Eggleston Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2015

portrait of Professor Zeyaur Khan Hon.FRES

Professor Zeyaur Khan Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2015

portrait of Dr Allan Watt Hon.FRES

Dr Allan Watt Hon.FRES

Trustee

Honorary Fellow since 2015

portrait of Dr Robert Pyle Hon.FRES

Dr Robert Pyle Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Professor Bert Hoelldobler Hon.FRES

Professor Bert Hoelldobler Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Dr George McGavin Hon.FRES

Dr George McGavin Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Dr Alan Stewart Hon.FRES

Dr Alan Stewart Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Professor Paul Ehrlich Hon.FRES

Professor Paul Ehrlich Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Dr Richard Harrington Hon.FRES

Dr Richard Harrington Hon.FRES

Chair of Meetings Committee

Honorary Fellow since 2014

portrait of Professor Stephen J. Simpson AC FRS FAA Hon.FRES

Professor Stephen J. Simpson AC FRS FAA Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2013

portrait of Professor Bruno Lemaitre Hon.FRES

Professor Bruno Lemaitre Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Dr Peter Barnard Hon.FRES

Dr Peter Barnard Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor Geoff Parker FRS Hon.FRES

Professor Geoff Parker FRS Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Dr Peter Lawrence Hon.FRES

Dr Peter Lawrence Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor John Hildebrand Hon.FRES

Professor John Hildebrand Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor David Denlinger Hon.FRES

Professor David Denlinger Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor May R Berenbaum Hon.FRES

Professor May R Berenbaum Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor James W. Truman Hon.FRES

Professor James W. Truman Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor Naomi E. Pierce Hon.FRES

Professor Naomi E. Pierce Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Professor Jules A Hoffmann Hon.FRES

Professor Jules A Hoffmann Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2012

portrait of Peter Smithers Hon.FRES

Peter Smithers Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2011

portrait of Professor Bill S Hansson Hon.FRES

Professor Bill S Hansson Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2011

portrait of Professor Graham Matthews Hon.FRES

Professor Graham Matthews Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2010

portrait of Professor Peter Cranston Hon.FRES

Professor Peter Cranston Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2010

portrait of Dr Roger Key Hon.FRES

Dr Roger Key Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2010

portrait of Mr Clive P Farrell Hon.FRES

Mr Clive P Farrell Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2010

portrait of Professor Janet Hemingway Hon.FRES

Professor Janet Hemingway Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2010

portrait of Dr Gordon R Port Hon.FRES

Dr Gordon R Port Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2009

portrait of Professor A J Mordue Hon.FRES

Professor A J Mordue Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2009

portrait of Dr Robin Wootton Hon.FRES

Dr Robin Wootton Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2008

portrait of Professor Lynn Riddiford Hon.FRES

Professor Lynn Riddiford Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2007

portrait of Professor Michael F Claridge Hon.FRES

Professor Michael F Claridge Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2006

portrait of Professor Kenneth G. Davey Hon.FRES

Professor Kenneth G. Davey Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2004

portrait of Dr Richard Irwin Vane-Wright Hon.FRES

Dr Richard Irwin Vane-Wright Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2004

portrait of Professor Trevor Lewis CBE Hon.FRES

Professor Trevor Lewis CBE Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2004

portrait of Dr Glyn A Vale Hon.FRES

Dr Glyn A Vale Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2001

portrait of Professor George H. Rothschild Hon.FRES

Professor George H. Rothschild Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2001

portrait of Dr Peter Price Hon.FRES

Dr Peter Price Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2001

portrait of Professor Alessandro Minelli Hon.FRES

Professor Alessandro Minelli Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2001

portrait of Sir John H Lawton Hon.FRES

Sir John H Lawton Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 2001

portrait of Professor Helmut F van Emden Hon.FRES

Professor Helmut F van Emden Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 1999

Dr William James Knight Hon.FRES

Honorary Fellow since 1986