Identify an insect
FeatureNeed help identifying an insect you’ve seen? Why not ask one of our experts.
This service is provided free of charge to the public as part of the Royal Entomological Society’s commitment to public benefit.
Commercial enquirers are encouraged to make a donation to the society towards this identification service.
Join our international community today
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.
We offer a range of membership types to suit the level of your interests and experience.
Continuous membership to the society offers credibility in the field of entomological study and shows devoted passion for insect science.
Register for Ento24
FeatureWe are delighted to invite you to Ento24, the Royal Entomological Society’s annual meeting dedicated to insect science.
Join the global entomological community, with opportunities to present your work, meet new contacts and build collaborations.
🪲 Abstract submission deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 14 June.
🐝 Earlybird registration deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 19 July.
You can join discussions on social media using #Ento24.
Antenna Volume 47 (4) 2023
FeatureAntenna Volume 48 (1) 2024 is now live for members to read online.
Read:
– Bed bugs: Don’t panic!
– Climate change and insects: We don’t know enough
– Honorary Fellow Interview – Stuart Reynolds
and much more.
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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Winning artworks revealed in RES Art Competition 2023
Winning artworks revealed in RES Art Competition 2023 Ceramic wood boring beetles on a cherry tree stump. View all winning artworks here. The winning artworks in the Royal Entomological Society’s Art Competition 2023 have been announced. The competition attracts insect inspired artwork by amateur artists from all over the world, with artists aged over 18 included in the competition for…
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Winning images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2023
Winning images revealed in RES Photography Competition 2023 Two cuckoo bees (Epeolus variegatus) fast asleep, grasping onto the grass with their mandibles. View all winning images here. The winning images in the Royal Entomological Society’s Photography Competition 2023 have been announced during Insect Week 2024. The annual competition, organised by the UK’s leading insect science charity, showcases the very best…
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Trustee opportunities 2024
Want to shape the future of the Royal Entomological Society? We have an exciting opportunity for two trustees to join the RES team from September 2024. We are looking for candidates ready to actively contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Society in two key leadership roles: Chair of Science, Policy and Society Committee and Chair of Outreach…
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