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National Insect Week returns in 2022

Garden Pollinators miniguide

Here are some pollinating insects you may find in your garden...

Who is it for

Everyone

What is it

Factsheet

Insect group

Bees Beetles Butterflies Multiple groups True flies

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 reviled insect in the UK

Cockroaches, unfortunate as we have cute native cockroaches (Ectobius sp.) living by sea and on heathland.

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