Recently published in Austral Entomology: Cipola et al. describe Pseudosinella cruspinata, a new eyeless cave-dwelling springtail species from Brazil, while refining the taxonomy of related species. buff.ly/UD5CuC4

A Survey of Eyeless <fi>Pseudosinella</fi> Schäffer, 1897 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) From Brazil Reveals a New Cave‐Dwelling Species From Minas Gerais State

Herein, a new species of Pseudosinella is described from Minas Gerais State, Brazil. This was possible after reanalysing six species similar to the new species: Pseudosinella alfanjeunguiculata…

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📢 Update! Due to popular demand, abstract submissions for AES 2026 have been extended until 31 August 2026! 📢 Plus, don't forget Early Bird registration also closes on 31 August!

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Recently published in Austral Entomology, Miya and Philips describe six new species of the ant-associated spider beetle genus Diplocotes from Australia, highlighting the country's hidden diversity of these flightless beetles. buff.ly/bIL6n3G

Reminder! Abstract submissions for the 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference in Sydney this December close tomorrow, 31 July 2026. For more details visit: buff.ly/pfJllA1

Recently published in Austral Entomology: Quevedo et al. revise the Neotropical fly genus Hyptiocheta, redescribing its only known species and describing three new Andean species. buff.ly/qyAlSeG

Student Conference Grants are now open! 🐞 If you're attending the 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference, you can apply for funding to assist with travel, accommodation, or registration costs. ⏰ Applications close 4 September. buff.ly/AqByimo

Recently published in Austral Entomology: Lang & Stevens describe Temognatha sundholmi, a new jewel beetle species from South Australia's Great Victoria Desert, and use DNA barcoding to clarify relationships, host plants and taxonomy within the Buprestidae. buff.ly/l4AOttO

Recently published in Austral Entomology: Emery et al. optimise drop-sheet sampling for macadamia orchards, identifying a 25 m² sheet with seven replicates as an efficient method for monitoring orchard arthropod communities. buff.ly/boR4YTN

Did you know that the @austentsoc.bsky.social conference will be hosting Professor Eric Warrant from @lundvision.bsky.social this year? He will be talking about the sensory basis of long-distance migration in the Bogong moth! Abstract submission closes July 31! Come along! event.mq.edu.au/aes2026/

Recently published in Austral Entomology: Cadena-Castañeda et al. describe Bogotattetix, a new genus of pygmy grasshoppers from Colombia's high Andean forests and páramos, including a new species and a revised classification of an existing species. buff.ly/RbVjt46

Looking to attend the 57th AES Conference, 7-10 Dec 2026 at Macquarie Uni, Sydney? Registrations for the AES Conference are now open. Register and find out more here: buff.ly/78HrY0W 🚨 Abstract submission closes 31st July Early bird closes: 31st August Apply for awards & grants here: buff.ly/LmSkj4L

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@austentsoc.bsky.social Abstract submission for AES2026 closes on July 31. Join us for the conference in Sydney.

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This is your periodic reminder that registration for the Australian Entomological Society conference is open and you should register!!! event.mq.edu.au/aes2026/regi... [obligatory pic to make you pay attention is from our conference logo - illustration by: www.linkedin.com/in/gunnar-tr... ]

Do you like invertebrates with small geographic ranges? Join our symposium at this years Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social "Short-range endemism in Australian invertebrates: Patterns, problems, and conservation imperatives" Abstracts due July 30th! event.mq.edu.au/aes2026/

Newly published in Austral Entomology: Ethan Beaver presents a major taxonomic revision of Hyalinaria (Psychidae), including the description of five new species and the transfer of numerous species into the genus. buff.ly/tdTgPjC

Newly published in Austral Entomology: Almeida-Azevedo et al. report the discovery of Spiralitermes jurupari, a new genus of soldierless termite from the Amazon with a distinctive spiral-shaped gut. buff.ly/TrdunbK

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Newly published in Austral Entomology: Verza & Eriksson found high rates of parasitism by Brachymeria pandora in Southern Monarch (Danaus erippus) pupae, suggesting the wasp may play a significant role in regulating urban butterfly populations. buff.ly/SrWC10F

Parasitoidism by Brachymeria pandora (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) in Pupae of Danaus erippus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in an Urban Savanna Area

The Chalcididae comprises parasitoid wasps that attack various invertebrate groups. Within the family, some Brachymeria species specialises in infecting pupae of Lepidoptera. Here, we quantitatively…

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Saw a talk about this at @austentsoc.bsky.social a couple of years ago. Such an amazing adaptation! It requires a lot of work per trap but is so incredibly effective that it's worth it for the spider. 🧪

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New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air www.newscientist.com/article/2531...

Introducing the world's only known cave-adapted spider wasp... Troglopompilus miracaecatus (Pompilidae) from the caves of the Nullarbor, Australia. A world first: Eyeless, long limbs and antennae, highly reduced wings. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #cave #wasp #biodiversity

Reminder! Registration and abstract submissions are currently open for the 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference 2026! Abstract submission closes: 31 July 2026 Early Bird Registration closes: 31 August 2026 For details visit: buff.ly/67XSNnd

Newly published in Austral Entomology: Kury et al. describe 4 new harvestman species from the Solomon Islands, including a new genus, Kakamora, while reporting cheliceral combs and remarkable egg-carrying behaviour by males that supports evidence of paternal care. buff.ly/vu9TOkC

Egg‐Carrying and Cheliceral Comb in Ibaloniinae Harvestmen From the Solomon Islands (Opiliones: Podoctidae)

Four new species of Ibaloniinae harvestmen are described from the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. Based on the original diagnosis of Euibalonius Roewer, 1915, and description of E. maculatus (Roewer,…

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New article: We studied how volumes of different brain regions vary between workers, males & alate females in 2 species of Australian ants. First paper from Saroja Ellendula's PhD thesis! Article is available here: bit.ly/4fVwCIN @neuroethology.org @austentsoc.bsky.social @animbehav.bsky.social

🦟Clarke & Weinstein (2026) have published a comprehensive review of the blood-sucking insects that affected Aboriginal peoples: Clarke, P.A. & Weinstein, P. (2026). Haematophagous insects and other invertebrates that bugged Australian Aboriginal peoples. Australian Aboriginal Studies, 2026(1): 10–27

Job Alert: The Australian Museum is recruiting a Head of Life & Geosciences to lead one of Australia's largest natural history research and collections programs, spanning biodiversity science, entomology, palaeontology, zoology and mineralogy.

The Australian Entomological Society has co-signed this open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & Treasurer Jim Chalmers out of concern about the very low & declining federal support for Australia's biodiversity. LinkedIn - buff.ly/rMDBTFV Insta - buff.ly/rU56daQ Facebook - buff.ly/aTVBhA6

400+ people send letter to PM on budget for nature | Biodiversity Council

Deep frustration with the federal budget has led more than 400 scientists, young people, Indigenous leaders, and conservation experts to write collectively to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer...

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Newly published in Austral Entomology: Freitas et al. revise the butterfly genus Hyalyris, using molecular and morphological evidence to split lineages, reclassify species, and describe a new subspecies in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Newly published in Austral Entomology: Weser et al. quantify the phenology and voltinism of two invasive eucalyptus leaf beetles in New Zealand, showing overlapping seasonal development and similar generational patterns.

Much of the huge diversity of arthropods looks just like this, tons of little stinkers that are nearly identical at passing glance. All are unique species with their own natural history and irreplaceable ecology, it just takes a very observant mind to appreciate it. #entomology #science #insects

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Newly published in Austral Entomology: Cunha et al. describe Similihypoxys gen. nov. within Edessinae, proposing a new genus close to Hypoxys and including six species, one of them transferred from another genus.