To support Insect Week 2026, the Royal Entomological Society has created three free-to-download resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at home.
Insects help pollinate crops, recycle nutrients and support healthy ecosystems.
There is still much to discover about these remarkable animals, and the world needs more insect scientists to help us understand them.
We hope these resources will inspire curiosity and spark a lifelong interest in insect science!
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Ages 5–7
What is an Insect? – Spot & Sort
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Ages 7–11
Insect Hunt & Record
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Ages 11–14
Small Creatures – Big Impact
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Download the resources and join us in celebrating Insect Week 2026
Our journal awards, given out by each of our journals, are designed to celebrate excellent research by Early Career Entomologists in the specific fields covered by our journal portfolio. Editors assess all eligible articles based on whether they are topical, have a broad interest, are well communicated and in an area of interest for the journal.
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