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News headline thumbnail for RES launches new journal: Approaches in Entomology

23 March 2026

RES launches new journal: Approaches in Entomology

The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to announce the launch of a new journal to join the seven journals already published by the society. Approaches in Entomology (AIE) will publish innovative and exciting advances to methods and techniques across the broad remit of entomology, encompassing all stages and subdisciplines of…

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6 March 2026

Student Science Communication Award 2025 winners announced

We’re pleased to announce the winning articles from the 2025 Student Science Communication Award To enter the annual competition, students write an 800 word article in English, on an insect-related topic of interest to the general public. Read more about the Competition Winner Amy Fleming, MSc Entomology student at Harper Adams…

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26 February 2026

Meet the Editor: Nick Teets

Nick is an entomologist at the University of Kentucky and has been Editor-in-Chief of Physiological Entomology since the beginning of 2024. He has a special interest in educating others about climate change, and has been lucky enough to travel to Antarctica for research on Antarctic insects more than once! Tell…

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23 February 2026

The role of Wolbachia in parthenogenetic weevils – Journal Highlight

First published: 23 February 2026. A new paper, published in RES journal Insect Molecular Biology, explores how Wolbachia impacts parthenogenetic weevils: “Endosymbiont load dictates reproductive fate: Experimental validation for the bacterial dosage model in a parthenogenetic weevil (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)” Reproductive manipulation by endosymbiotic bacteria such as Wolbachia is usually described…

19 February 2026

RES Celebrates 50 Years of Aardman

As we approach this year’s Insect Week, the Royal Entomological Society (RES) is celebrating an incredible milestone: 50 years of Aardman, the award-winning British animation studio behind some of the nation’s most beloved animated characters. For half a century, Aardman has delighted global audiences with iconic creations including Wallace and…

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10 February 2026

Winning insect images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2025

The Royal Entomological Society has unveiled the winners of its annual Photography Competition, showcasing a stunning series of close-up images that reveal the hidden beauty and fascinating lives of insects. From intricate macro portraits to dynamic moments captured in the wild, the winning photographs offer a rare glimpse into miniature worlds. Run by the…

News headline thumbnail for Sweet Defence: When Are Ant Bodyguards Worth the Cost? – Journal Highlight

6 February 2026

Sweet Defence: When Are Ant Bodyguards Worth the Cost? – Journal Highlight

First published: 03 February 2026. In the Brazilian Cerrado and tropical ecosystems worldwide, many plants employ a fascinating strategy: they produce sugar-rich droplets on their leaves or stems, known as extrafloral nectar. This nectar isn’t for pollinators – it’s payment for “bodyguards.” Ants drink the nectar and, in return, aggressively defend…

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3 February 2026

RES Honorary Fellow Peter Smithers Exhibits Artwork at Bath Entographica

The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to celebrate Honorary Fellow Peter Smithers, whose artwork is currently on display at the Bath Entographica exhibition, a unique showcase of art exploring the creative intersection between insects, science and the complexity of the natural world. The free exhibition at the Bath Royal Literary…

News headline thumbnail for Royal Entomological Society Open Research Roadmap 2026

3 February 2026

Royal Entomological Society Open Research Roadmap 2026

In line with the Royal Entomological Society’s devotion to the understanding and development of insect science, we increasingly recognise the vital role that open research can play in delivering our goals. Our support for international collaboration, research and publication is strengthened by advocacy for open research practices. We aim to…

News headline thumbnail for Towards red listing understudied tropical insects: A case study of the dung beetles of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo – Journal Highlight

30 January 2026

Towards red listing understudied tropical insects: A case study of the dung beetles of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo – Journal Highlight

First published: 23 January 2026. The IUCN Red List is the most authoritative source of the extinction risk of species and plays a central role in shaping conservation priorities. Yet despite their ecological importance and high diversity, tropical insects are very under-represented in the Red List. This gap reflects multiple challenges, including…

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