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FeatureMuch like the diversity of insects, there are many ways to support us and our work. One of those is joining our community of insect scientists and enthusiasts.
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Antenna Volume 48 (3) 2024
FeatureAntenna Volume 48 (3) 2024 is now live for members to read online.
Read:
– The noisy, deceptive ultrasonic world of moths and bats
– ‘Theatre of Insects’: an exhibition of rare entomology books in the Old Library, Queens’ College
– A triumph for pollinator conservation in the Doon Valley
and much more.
Not a member? Read the free sample on the Antenna webpage.
RES responds to report on insect decline and food security
FeatureAfter giving written and oral evidence, the Royal Entomological Society responds to the House of Commons – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee report on insect decline and UK food security.
Our landmark grand challenges study, published 21 March 2023, in Insect Conservation and Diversity, sets out the ‘grand challenges’ facing insect scientists now and into the future. The report highlights areas of insect science that require the most urgent attention to conserve insects and the important services that they provide, helping people and global biodiversity to flourish.
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New Years Honours for RES Fellows
Professor Lin Field Hon.FRES Professor Rosemary Collier FRESThe Royal Entomological Society is delighted that two outstanding entomologists have been named in the 2025 UK New Year Honours List. Professor Lin Field, Honorary Fellow and former President of the Royal Entomological Society, has been awarded a CBE. Lin is an insect molecular biologist, formerly the Head of Bio-interactions and Crop Protection…
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Special Issue: Advances in insect biomonitoring for agriculture and forestry
Advances in insect biomonitoring for agriculture and forestry Editors: Jordan Cuff, Allan Watt, Adam Vanbergen, Laurel Haavik & Christopher Ranger We are excited to announce a new Special Issue in Agricultural and Forest Entomology, highlighting advances in how we monitor insects in production systems.Biomonitoring of insects is crucial for controlling pests and preserving the predators and pollinators that otherwise benefit our production systems. Emerging…
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What do entomologists think about insect welfare?
What do entomologists think about insect welfare? As we gain a better understanding of insects’ cognitive capacities, there is increasing interest in insect welfare—that is, what’s good and bad for individual insects. In a study published in Ecological Entomology, researchers Meghan Barrett, Merritt Drewery and Bob Fischer report the views of professional entomologists surveyed about insect welfare in research and education. Through…
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