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22 - 28 June 2026 - Insect Week
Organised by the Royal Entomological Society, and supported by partner organisations throughout the UK and Europe, Insect Week is a celebration of all things insect. Wherever you live, it’s an opportunity to take part in insect science, get to know insects, learn from experts, and have fun. Insect Week 2026 will take place on 22-28 June.
2025 Photography Competition - Insect Week
The 2025 RES Insect Week Photography Competition is now closed and will reopen early 2026 with our winners announcement. Good luck to all our participants and watch this space for the reveal of this round’s winners - We look forward to announcing the results in 2026!
Art and Photography - Insect Week
The Royal Entomological Society runs annual insect photography competitions for non-professional photographers dedicated to the wonder and beauty of insects. View the fantastic images from past competitions via our photo and art gallery pages
Learning resources - Insect Week
Our collection of educational resources relating to insects and entomology from the Royal Entomological Society, Insect Week partners and other sources. Download our free Royal Entomological Society learning resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at home. We hope these resources will inspire curiosity and spark a lifelong interest in insect ...
Discover insects - Insect Week
Identify an insect We have lots of insect identification resources available to the public. Classification of insects Find out about how insects are organised into orders, families, genera, and species. Insect recording Find out about biological recording of insect species. Insects and Entomology Watch our animated videos to learn more about insects, entomology and entomologists.
Events - Insect Week
There are insect-related events online, throughout the UK, and beyond. Find out about an Insect Week event taking place near you or online. We include all different types of activities relating to insects: from bug hunts, tours, talks, workshops, to creative activities, exhibitions and performances.
About Insect Week
Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects. The next Insect Week is 22 to 28 June 2026. The Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.
News - Insect Week
Free Insect Week Education Resources Wednesday 10th June 2026 To support Insect Week 2026, the Royal Entomological Society has created three free-to-download resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at home. Insects help pollinate crops, recycle nutrients and support healthy ecosystems. There is still much to discover about…
Insect Week 2026 Expands Across Five City Hubs to Inspire a New ...
The Royal Entomological Society announces ambitious nationwide programme for Insect Week 2026 On the leadup to a big week in the insect science community, the Royal Entomological Society has unveiled exciting plans for Insect Week 2026, with a major expansion into five City Hubs across the UK and Ireland, bringing free insect-inspired events, activities and experiences directly into the heart ...
Insect Week 2022 Photography Competition results
The Royal Entomological Society is delighted to share the beautiful winning entries from the Insect Week 2022 Photography Competition. We received over 700 entries from 34 countries across six continents, each photographer could enter up to three images.
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