
Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026
4 November @ 12:00 – 17:30
Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026
Join us for the Royal Entomological Society’s annual Orthoptera meeting about grasshopper and cricket research, conservation, recording and more.
Our Orthoptera Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for the discussion of all aspects of research and outreach involving Orthoptera, including behaviour, physiology, acoustics, ecology and taxonomy.
We welcome contributions from all enthusiasts, students, academics, and other professionals.
More information and details will follow in due course.

Registration
Registration is now open at the bottom of this page. Please note there are discounted rates for members of the RES, so if you are not a member already, consider joining today!
To access discounted member rates, you must be logged into your account before registering.
We welcome those attending in person to join after the event for a buffet dinner at NHM. Tickets can be added when registering for an additional £20.
Registration deadline: 17:00 (GMT), Monday 26 October
| In-person | |
|---|---|
| RES Student Member | £10 |
| RES Member/Fellow | £15 |
| Standard Registration (Associate members and Non-members) | £20 |
| Buffet Dinner – Optional, at additional cost to registration | £20 |
Note: By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken. These images may be used by the Royal Entomological Society for promotional, educational, and archival purposes, including publication on our website, social media, and printed materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please inform a member of the organising team on arrival or contact us in advance at events@royensoc.co.uk.