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24 August 2023

Citizen scientists reveal how the common wasp spreads across UK

A UCL press release The Big Wasp Survey, a citizen science project involving thousands of volunteers throughout the UK, has yielded important genetic insights into the common wasp, reports a study led by UCL researchers. Using data and samples of Vespula vulgaris (a species of yellowjacket wasp known as the…

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23 June 2023

Douglas Boyes Fund

Launch of the new Douglas Boyes Fund, a grant to provide young people with entomology equipment to further their passion. The Douglas Boyes Fund has today been launched by the RES in honour of Douglas Boyes (1996-2021), an esteemed entomologist specialising in Lepidoptera. The Fund aims to provide young people…

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20 June 2023

Wild bees and wasps in Canada’s disappearing prairie dune habitats

Study expands knowledge of wild bees and wasps in Canada’s disappearing prairie dune habitatsA Canadian Museum of Nature press releaseThomas Onuferfko with some of the specimens collected as part of his study of bee and wasp diversity on prairie dunes. Dan Smythe © Canadian Museum of NatureOttawa, June 19, 2023 –…

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19 June 2023

It’s Insect Week 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrate Insect Week 2023: A Week Dedicated to the Fascinating World of Insects Insect Week, the Royal Entomological Society’s annual celebration of insects, returns from 19th to 25th June 2023. This exciting week aims to encourage people of all ages to learn more about insects and appreciate their importance…

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24 May 2023

Butterflies find safe haven in UK gardens, new research reveals

Press release from British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) on an article published today in Insect Conservation and Diversity.New research published by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) in Insect Conservation and Diversity reveals how the UK’s gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies. This study, the first of…

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21 May 2023

Scientists to monitor pollinators in RHS Chelsea Flower Show first

Scientists to monitor pollinators in RHS Chelsea Flower Show first Scientists will record pollinator numbers at the Royal Entomological Society Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the first time this kind of monitoring has been done at the show. Hayley Jones, Emilie Aimé and Ashleigh Whiffin conducting pollinator observations at the…

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17 May 2023

Special Issue: Neglected bacterial diseases

Published today in Medical and Veterinary Entomology a new Special Issue highlighting neglected vector borne bacterial pathogens including Bartonella, Anaplasma, Rickettsia, and Borrelia species. Papers include studies on pathogens infecting lice, hard ticks, soft ticks, fleas, bat flies and deer keds. The full issue is available to read here, free…

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15 May 2023

We’re off to RHS Chelsea 2023!

This time next week, we’ll be at RHS Chelsea 2023, showcasing the wonders of insects with our very own garden, built to enrich the world with insect science. It’s our first time having a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and we couldn’t be more excited. Lots will be…

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14 April 2023

Help secure a future home for our insect education garden with BigGive

Big Give – April 2023 resultsA massive thank you to all who donated to the Big Give Green Match Fund campaign. During the week of 20-27 April, we worked with Big Give, offering us the fantastic opportunity to double all public donations received in support of our #RESGarden project, designed to…

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6 April 2023

Call for abstracts

Submit your abstractAgricultural and Forest Entomology is seeking abstracts for consideration in a forthcoming Special Issue: Advances in insect biomonitoring for agriculture and forestry. Editor: Jordan Cuff, Newcastle UniversityDeadline for abstracts: 31 July 2023Recent years have seen the emergence and development of various high-resolution methodologies for biomonitoring of insect populations.…

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