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WHAT IS AN INSECT?

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WHAT IS AN ENTOMOLOGIST?

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iSpot

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A friendly and free community helping to identify wildlife and share nature.

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Flower Power

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Discover how to attract a diverse range of insects using flower power.

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Insects everywhere

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Find out how you can find insects just about anywhere.

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What makes an insect?

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So, what makes an insect? With these activities, you can help identify

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Encountering moths

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Here you can find out about the pure joy of creating a moth trap

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Getting to know your insects

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Useful advice from an insect expert about how to get to know your insects better

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Glow-hunting: a must do in your lifetime

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Find out why glow worm hunting can be as magical as an African safari

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Habitats at Home - Buzzing borders and majestic meadows

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Including a patch of native wildflowers in your garden is a great way to create an insect-friendly habitat, be it a few metres of ‘buzzing border’ or a larger ‘majestic meadow’.

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What is National Insect Week?

National Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Every two years, 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.