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Iconotypes: A Compendium of Butterflies & Moths

by Richard I. Vane-Wright Reviewed by Richard Harrington Read More

19th Century Women of the Royal Entomological Society

The Earliest Female Members Unusually for a learned society in the early 19th century, women have been eligible for membership of the Society since its founding in 1833, and the first woman Member was elected in that year. She and the other early female Members remained a very small minority,… Read More

British and Irish Butterfly Rarities

by Peter Eeles Reviewed by Richard Harrington Read More

Lepidoptera

Butterflies and moths The close relationship between the Lepidoptera and Trichoptera is often cited as one of the classic sister-group relationships at ordinal level in all the insects. The flattened scales on the wings of butterflies and moths are clearly derived from the normal hairs found on caddisfly (and… Read More

Insect Conservation Award

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in 2026 The Insect Conservation Award recognises outstanding contributions to the conservation of insects and other invertebrates. Large Blue butterfly, Gloucestershire 2024 – photo by David Simcox The award is intended to highlight and celebrate significant achievements that help protect and preserve insect… Read More

RES Journal Awards 2021-2023 -EEN

Congratulations to the winners of the 2021-2023 Royal Entomological Society Journal Awards. Ecological Entomology is a leading journal focusing on original research concerning insects and related invertebrates’ ecology. Aimed at ecologists driven by ecological or evolutionary theory, we prioritize innovative contributions testing specific hypotheses. Our journal publishes full-length Original Articles, Reviews,… Read More

The Spider-winged Cupid and the Platypus

by Philip E. Howse Reviewed by Hugh D. Loxdale Read More

Dr Robert Pyle Hon.FRES

Dr Robert Pyle is a lepidopterist, writer, teacher, and founder of the Xerces Society. He has a Ph.D. in ecology and environmental studies from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies; his dissertation focused on butterfly eco-geography. He worked as ranger-naturalist in Sequoia National Park, butterfly conservation consultant for… Read More

Courtship and Mating in Butterflies

by Raymond J.C. Cannon Reviewed by Richard Harrington Read More