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20 August 2025

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.…

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19 August 2025

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…

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18 August 2025

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…

News headline thumbnail for Pesticide resistance is putting agricultural systems at greater risk of insect pest damage – Journal Highlight
15 August 2025

Pesticide resistance is putting agricultural systems at greater risk of insect pest damage – Journal Highlight

First published: 07 August 2025. In an Agricultural and Forest Entomology article, “Method and timing of rhizobacteria inoculation to plant roots alters success and strength of aphid suppression”, the authors explore a biological alternative to pesticide resistance: boosting beneficial soil microbes that strengthen plant defences.  Their research focuses on reducing…

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11 August 2025

Insect Diversity and Ecosystem Complexity on Green Roofs – Journal Highlight

First published: 07 August 2025. Urbanization is rapidly expanding worldwide, posing a significant threat to biodiversity through habitat loss, fragmentation, and degradation. To counter these negative effects, restoring sufficient interconnected green spaces is crucial. One promising solution is an urban green infrastructure network including green roofs. Despite being promoted for…

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1 August 2025

The RES joins 1% For The Planet as Environmental Partner

The Royal Entomological Society (RES) is proud to announce its new partnership with 1% for the Planet, becoming an official environmental partner in the global effort to tackle the planet’s most pressing environmental issues. Founded in 1833, the Royal Entomological Society has long been dedicated to the study and advancement…

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30 July 2025

Insect Science is Global

30 July 2025 Science is global, and this is particularly true for insect science. As one of the globe’s most populous and successful life forms, the free movement of insects means they transcend the borders of nations. Progress in insect science is shaped not only by the entomologists who study…

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28 July 2025

Meet the Editor: Shannon Murphy 

Shannon Murphy was appointed an Editor-in-Chief for Ecological Entomology in 2024. Ecological Entomology is aimed at ecologists driven by ecological or evolutionary theory, and prioritizes innovative contributions testing specific hypotheses. Shannon’s journey to ecological entomology is a fascinating one – read on to discover more. Tell us a bit about…

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22 July 2025

Trustee Election 2025 – Vote now

Fellows and Members can vote for new Trustees Online voting is open to all members and fellows between 22 July and 26 August 2025.  Voting closes 11.59pm BST on 26 August 2025 View the Candidates Click here to cast your vote View the candidates: Click the images below to jump…

News headline thumbnail for Unique evolution of sedentary Zodariidae ant spiders unveiled – Journal Highlight
16 July 2025

Unique evolution of sedentary Zodariidae ant spiders unveiled – Journal Highlight

First published: 16 July 2025 A recent article published in RES journal, Systematic Entomology, highlights the evolution of the Zodariidae spider family globally. The article, ‘Phylogenomics unveils Afrotropical origin, trans-oceanic global diversification and climatic niche conservatism in the sedentary Zodariidae ant spiders‘, analysed data from approximately 1,000 genes to reconstruct…