📢 Call for Papers! Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models. We're inviting researchers to submit manuscripts until 31 January, with Letter of Intent submission deadline: 30 September 2026 🔽 buff.ly/44kr9IO

Call for Papers: Insect Molecular Biology

Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models

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Join experts from academia, industry and the wider entomological community on 1 October for #InnovationsInEntomology, an exciting collaboration between the @RoyalSociety.org and the RES. 💻 Online attendance available via livestream registration. buff.ly/eYErjsG #Entomology #InsectScience

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⏳ Just under a month left to secure your place at #Ento26! Join insect scientists, conservationists and practitioners for one of the UK's leading entomology conferences 🔽 buff.ly/NAF4Mjx #Entomology #InsectScience

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⏳ Not long to go until the #IAFF26 abstract submission deadline! Whether you're working in research, industry, policy or innovation, we'd love to hear about your work and welcome you to the programme. 📢 Abstract deadline: 14 August buff.ly/lqMCIsS @insectwrs.bsky.social @jess-stokes.bsky.social

Insects as Food and Feed SIG Conference 2026

Insects as Food and Feed SIG Conference 2026: Science, Industry and Innovation Date: Thursday 19th – Friday 20th November 2026 (timings TBC) Venue: New RES Headquarters, Wenlock Road, Near Old…

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🐞 Be part of an exciting new chapter for the RES. As either Director of Operations, or Head of Development & Projects, you'll oversee key operational areas while helping create an inspiring, sustainable future for the Society and the wider community. ⏰ Apply by 14 August!

Join the team! Two Senior Leadership roles available.

To apply for either of these roles, please send your current CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to exec@royensoc.co.uk by 14 August 2026.

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A huge thank you to @wileyecology.bsky.social, our Headline Sponsor for #Ento26 🦋 Wiley's support helps us to unite the entomological community to share knowledge & celebrate the latest advances in #InsectScience. Check out all our Ento26 exhibitors and sponsors 🔽

Ento26 Sponsors and Exhibitors

Join us at Ento26!

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🌊🐞 #Conservation starts with caring for the habitats that connect us. Fantastic to join Lancaster Zoo & @mcsuk.bsky.social for a #BeachClean. Every piece makes a difference for the ecosystems that insects, birds, marine life & people depend upon 🌍🔽 buff.ly/YGAOvHl @jess-stokes.bsky.social @mcs_uk

From Insects to Oceans: RES Join Lancaster Zoo for a Beach Clean - Royal Entomological Society

Protecting insect biodiversity doesn’t stop at the edge of a woodland or meadow – it extends all the way to our coastlines. This July, Dr Jess Stokes FRES, Project Officer of the Royal Entomological...

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Great day Sunday celebrating Wildlife & Conservation charities across Lancaster at Williamson Park hosted by the zoo & council. With support from @lancasteruni.bsky.social @northlancswildlife.bsky.social @sensibee.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social & many more… Plans already for another event 🥳🌳🐝🐬

North Lancashire Wildlife Group @northlancswildlife.bsky.social · last mo.

Great to be part of the Williamson Park wildlife celebration at the weekend. Thanks to all who visited our stand and joined our guided walks @jess-stokes.bsky.social

New work by @jess-stokes.bsky.social, B. Fischer & @beebytes.bsky.social in #RESEcolEnt presents an #ethics review for insect research in the UK, evaluating patterns, drivers and perceived impact on research quality and process. Learn more about this important subject ⬇️ doi.org/10.1111/een.70117

Time for a 15-minute butterfly break⏱️🌿 Butterfly Conservation’s annual #BigButterflyCount is well underway, and you can play your part in ensuring there is a future for butterflies and moths. Download the free Big Butterfly Count app & ID chart and get out for the count today!

Big Butterfly Count

Research shows that counting butterflies can reduce anxiety by almost 10%, while also enhancing mental wellbeing. A win-win for us and for nature!

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🦋 Check out these beautiful Queen of Spain fritillaries spotted by our Conservation Team during their work in Denmark. Whether you're out recording insects, enjoying nature or taking a well-earned break, we hope your summer is full of fascinating insect encounters. Happy summer from the RES team 🐞

We're recruiting a Director of Operations and a Head of Development & Projects to support the strategic growth of the Royal Entomological Society, helping strengthen our community, diversify income streams and maximise our impact as a learned society and professional body.

🦋 Looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

⏰ To apply for either of these roles, please send your current CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages to exec@royensoc.co.uk by 14 August 2026.

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🐞🌟 Calling all young insect enthusiasts! Join us for #YoungEntomologistsDay organised by @amentsoc.bsky.social – a fun-filled day designed to inspire the next generation of insect scientists through activities, expert talks & chances to meet others who share a passion for insects.

Young Entomologists' Day 2026 - Royal Entomological Society

Whether you're already keeping records, raising insects or simply curious about the natural world, this is your chance to explore entomology, build new skills and make lasting connections.

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🤝 Two learned societies. One shared goal. We're proud to be partnering with @royalsociety.org for #InnovationsInEntomology on 1 October, bringing together experts from across sectors to discuss the scientific and technological advances shaping the future of insect science.

Join two Societies for Innovations In Entomology

💻 Online attendance available via livestream registration.

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Welcome #Ento26 Sponsors & Exhibitors @wileyonlinelibrary.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @harperadamsuni.bsky.social @insectwrs.bsky.social @lizzie-harper.bsky.social @novogene-europe.bsky.social @princetonupress.bsky.social @uniofreading.bsky.social @zantiks.bsky.social

Meet all our Ento26 sponsors & exhibitors

Your support helps bring the entomological community together to share research, build collaborations and celebrate insect science. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Cardiff for another fantastic Ento! 🐞🔬

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🌍 From sustainability and nutrition to policy and innovation, #IAFF26 brings together the people driving the future of insects as food and feed. Network, share ideas, discover new research and help shape one of the fastest-growing sectors in entomology. 📢 Deadline: 14 August

Be a part of the programme - Submit your abstracts today!

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📢 We're hiring! We're seeking a Director of Operations and a Head of Development & Projects to help shape the future of the Society. These senior leadership roles will oversee operations, membership, policy & communications, and help develop our exciting new Head Office in London.

Work with us!

Apply by 14 August 2026.

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🌱 From plant virus transmission to evolution, ecology and behaviour - discover the latest hemipteran research and take part in the programme. Register today 🔽

Advances in Hemipteran Research 2026 - Royal Entomological Society

Advances in Hemipteran Research 2026 Thursday 29 October – Friday 30 October 2026 UCLouvain, Brussels Woluwe Campus, Belgium The Royal Entomological Society has expanded its former Aphid Special Interest...

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How do you get students talking about #entomology…? Bring snacks! Huge thanks to veterinary undergraduates at @livuni-ives.bsky.social for a session exploring insects' role in #SustainableAgriculture & food systems. We're pleased BugVita’s samples sparked chats long after the talk!

Bugvita Edible Insects

Interest in insect-derived products continues to grow, and it's encouraging to see the next generation of animal health professionals engaging with the science behind this rapidly developing sector.

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🐞 Looking to expand your network, discover new research and connect with the entomology community? #Ento26 is your opportunity to hear from leading experts, share ideas and explore the latest advances in insect science 🔽 buff.ly/sjWpjnR #Entomology #InsectScience

Join us at Ento26 - Register today!

Deadline: 24 August

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🧬🪰 Stalk-eyed flies may be tiny, but they've helped scientists answer some of biology's questions about evolution, mate choice and inheritance. Join us for the next #InsectHour on 14 October to learn why they continue to be a favourite study system for evolutionary biologists 🔽

Insect Hour: The strange sexual biology of stalk-eyed flies

FREE Online Talk - Register now!

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Be part of the conversation shaping #InsectScience. Our newsletters connect you to: 🌍 A global community 🔬 The latest research 📢 Events, opportunities & updates 📬 Stay in touch - subscribe today 🔽 buff.ly/akhowTd 📸 Horsehead grasshopper (Pseudoproscopia scabra) (c) Jeremiah Winden 2025

RES Newsletter & Email Updates - Royal Entomological Society

We aim to send you occasional updates about how we are enriching the world with insect science, and how you can be involved. We hope you enjoy them. We have four e-newsletters – one for supporters,…

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🎤 Share your research at #IAFF26! We're accepting abstracts for talks and posters across themes including nutrition, policy, environment, integrated systems, circular economy and scaling insect production. 📢 Abstract deadline: Friday 14 August buff.ly/4fsl3Nu #InsectsAsFoodAndFeed #InsectProtein

Share your research at #IAFF26 - Submit your abstracts today!

Join the conversation shaping the future of Insects As Food And Feed.

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🦋 Join us at #Ento26, the Royal Entomological Society's flagship conference bringing together researchers, practitioners and insect enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. Secure your place today 🐝 ⏰ Registration closes 24 August 🔽

Ento26 - Register Now

Secure your place today and be part of three days of inspiring talks, networking and the latest developments in insect science.

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Great to see the RES's insect-friendly gardening advice featured in a recent BBC article on helping wildlife cope with the heatwave 🐝 Small actions can make a big difference for insects - find out how to support your garden during a heatwave 🔽 buff.ly/pWWv0ks #InsectFriendlyGardening #RESGarden

How are gardeners helping plants survive heatwaves?

Planting trees and using mulch on bare soil are among the tips offered by experts.

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🦗 Registration is open for #IAFF26! Join researchers, industry professionals, policymakers and innovators exploring the future of insects as food and feed at the RES's new headquarters in London on 19–20 November. 📢 Abstract deadline: Friday 14 August buff.ly/4fsl3Nu #InsectsAsFoodAndFeed

Share your research in Insect Protein at #IAFF26

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🌿📚 Have your say on the proposed Natural History GCSE. The Government is consulting on the content for a new Natural History GCSE, which would give students opportunities to study biodiversity, conservation, ecology & wildlife through classroom learning & fieldwork. 🔗 Take part:

Natural History GCSE - Share your views!

⏰ The consultation is open until 4 September 2026.

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⏰ TODAY is the final deadline for abstract submissions! Get your talks, posters and flash talks submitted by 17:00 (BST), 17 July to be part of the programme for Advances in Hemipteran Research 2026! Submit your abstract 🔽

Last chance to be part of the programme!

Submit your abstracts before 5pm today!

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Today Butterfly Conservation’s #BigButterflyCount takes flight! 🦋 Butterflies and moths are important indicators of how well the biodiversity in your area is doing 📈 Help take nature’s pulse by getting out for the Count 🔽 buff.ly/TW84hiI @savebutterflies.bsky.social

Big Butterfly Count

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Deadline tomorrow! This grant is dedicated to projects that celebrate equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, encouraging more involvement of underrepresented groups and greater diversity of contributions in entomology. Apply now and make an impact 🔽 buff.ly/rciuzmQ Deadline: 17 July

💡 Got an idea to make entomology more inclusive?

The RES EDI Grant can help fund it.

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