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National Insect Week returns in 2022

Educational videos

What is an insect? Why are they important? Who studies them?

These videos will help you to learn some of the answers to these important questions.....

What is an insect?

Why are insects important?

What is an entomologist?

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.

Can't wait?

Discover insects now

News

Great Bug Hunt 2020 winners
National Insect Week 2020 Photography Competition Open
National Insect Week 2020 is Here!
Entomology at Home for National Insect Week #EntoAtHome  #NIW2020
Great Bug Hunt 2019 winners announced

Did you know?

Most gregarious hibernators

Cluster flies and ladybirds hibernate in roof space in their thousands, in spring they leave a chemical marking a safe site.

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