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The Royal Entomological Society is devoted to the understanding and development of insect science. We support international collaboration, research and publication. We aim to show every person how remarkable and valuable insects are and want to enrich the world with insect science.

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News headline thumbnail for Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceros may provide valuable forensic information
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11 October 2024

Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceros may provide valuable forensic information

Post-mortem interval determinations using insects collected from illegally hunted and dehorned rhinoceros in the Republic of South Africa from 2014 to 2021.PRESS RELEASE 10/09/2024A total of 6684 rhinoceros were poached in South Africa during 2014 to 2021.Insect evidence collected from 19 poached rhinoceros was analysed by the Forensic Entomology laboratory of the South African Police Service. Six species of dipterans…

News headline thumbnail for RES launches three new awards to recognise the application and teaching of insect science
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4 October 2024

RES launches three new awards to recognise the application and teaching of insect science

Our awards and grants have recently undergone an extensive review to increase RES support for insect science and recognition in the sector.Our grants, awards and bursaries programme exist to support and recognise activities which further the Society’s aims to empower the entomological community and improve and communicate insect science. Over £75,000 will be awarded in 2024.Eleanor Ormerod Award for Application and Practice…

News headline thumbnail for Insect Conservation team publish new data on endangered Large blue butterfly
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30 September 2024

Insect Conservation team publish new data on endangered Large blue butterfly

Rapid selection for increased dispersal rates by the endangered butterfly Phengaris (Maculinea) arion across restored landscapesDavid J. Simcox, Sarah A. Meredith, Jeremy A. ThomasFirst Published:  24 September 2024David SimcoxConservation Project Manager Sarah MeredithConservation Project Officer Prof. Jeremy ThomasRES Honorary FellowThe Royal Entomological Society Conservation science team recently published their findings in RES journal Insect Conservation and Diversity on the dispersal rates of the endangered Large…

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