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  • Bug of the Day -Wednesday

     Wednesday.PNG Credit © Paul Manning...

  • Creepy Victorians

     How nineteenth century Britain became obsessed with insects The Victorians were fascinated with insects. This is as obvious as it can be elusive, as insects themselves often are. The Victorians embraced insects for their beauty, their mystery, and their changeability – all aspects of utmost concern...

  • Podcast - Author M.G. Leonard

     Author M. G. Leonard tells us about her inspiration for making insects the heroes in her hit children's book 'Beetle Boy'. Listen to more podcasts by Chris Jeffs M.G. Leonard will be appearing at the launch of the Bug Farm http://www.nationalinsectweek.co.uk/events/bug-farm-launch

  • Bug of the Day -Tuesday

     Tuesday.PNG Credit © Paul Manning...

  • Bug of the Day - Monday

     Monday.PNG Credit © Paul Manning...

  • OFFICIAL LAUNCH

    National Insect Week will be launched at BUGS Exhibit, ZSL London Zoo on Monday 20th June Invited supporters will be invited to discover the little things that run the world at the offical launch of National Insect Week. They can go bug-eyed and explore the world under the magnifying glass at the...

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  • INSTAR Magazine

     A digital magazine for young entomologists. Find out more about insects and those people who study them.... Issue 2 Issue 1 For more information about INSTAR email press@royensoc.co.uk

  • 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?

  • Ladybird Days

     Dr Helen Roy Helen Roy is a research ecologist at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Her research focuses on the effects of environmental change on insect populations and communities. She is particularly interested in the dynamics of invasive non-native species and their effects on native...

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What is Insect Week?

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.

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Insect Week 2021
Winners of 2020 National Insect Week Photography Competition
Great Bug Hunt 2020 winners
National Insect Week 2020 Photography Competition Open
National Insect Week 2020 is Here!

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Most poisonous

There are lots of contenders here – possibly the pretty red and blue rove beetle Paederus – very, very tiny amounts of its poison have been used to cure chronic ulceration in people. Ladybirds are pretty poisonous (and pretty) and can bleed foul-tasting poisonous brightly coloured blood from their knees.