Local painting group visits RES Library
Local painting group visits RES LibraryMembers of Harpenden Botanical Painting Group visited RES Library for a tour of the Library, and to view some of the 1,500 strong collection of rare entomology books that it holds.They viewed a selection of 18th Century books featuring hand coloured copper plate etchings of…
Impact of Pathogens’ Environment on Fireflies
Impact of Pathogens’ Environment on FirefliesA Bucknell University press release. Research published in Ecological Entomology.One in three firefly species in North America may be at risk of extinction, according to a study by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. One explanation may be the way fireflies react to common bacterial…
RES Journals Virtual Issue – COP 27
COP 27 starts today. It’s vital to consider insect science in setting climate policies. This Virtual Issue from RES journal Editors Tilly Collins, Allan Watt, Raphael Didham and Emma Weeks collates key research from across entomological disciplines to inform potential solutions to key problems facing policy makers.All the articles are…
RES to highlight crucial role of insects with first ever RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden
The Royal Entomological Society to highlight crucial role of insects in our changing world with first ever RHS Chelsea Flower Show GardenThe Royal Entomological Society Garden, designed by Tom Massey and supported by Project Giving Back, will be unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 (23 – 27 May) before…
Bees active in woodland tree-tops, research shows
Bees active in woodland tree-tops, research showsA University of East Anglia press release. Research published in Insect Conservation and Diversity. The study was conducted in Norfolk, across a farmed landscape with many mature deciduous woodlands managed for timber. Blue vane traps were used to attract and catch wild bees at…
Ento22 is here!
Our annual conference returns in-person at University of Lincoln for the first time since 2019This week is one of mixed emotions for members, fellows and staff of the Royal Entomological Society. It is a sorrowful week mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Patron of the Royal Entomological…
The Royal Entomological Society pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
The Royal Entomological Society pays tribute to Her Majesty The QueenThe staff, trustees, members, and fellows of the Royal Entomological Society are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our patron for over 70 years since her ascension to the throne in 1952. We offer our…
Large blue and other rare insects thriving on grasslands restored as part of RES project
Read the full Press Release here: Rare insects and plants thriving under the wing of the globally endangered Large blue butterfly on restored grasslandsThe once-extinct Large blue butterfly, reintroduced to the UK in 1983, flew in its greatest numbers since records began on the largest number of sites in 2022.…
Trustee elections are now open
Fellows and members can vote for two new trustees until 6th August.We have an exciting opportunity for two trustees to join the RES team from September 2022. We have eight candidates to choose from, all ready and willing to actively contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the Society…
RES Journal Awards 2022
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Royal Entomological Society Journal Awards. This award is given to the best papers published during 2019-21. Click here to read more about the RES Journal Awards.Click the journal name below to jump to each journal’s winner and read about the authors of the…
Photography & Art competitions open
In June 2022 our Insect Week photography and art competitions opened, you can enter until 31 October 2022.Photography CompetitionOur popular photography competition returns for Insect Week 2022.Amateur photographers can submit a maximum of their three best insect images. There are age categories for Over 18 and Under 18 year olds.…
It’s Insect Week 2022
Insect Week returns to celebrate the little things that run the world.The UK will be buzzing with activity during Insect Week 2022. From 20th to 26th June there will be opportunities around the country and online to discover the fascinating world of insects and explore how people feel about them.Every…
