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National Insect Week returns in 2022

How to make a pitfall trap with the NHM

Would you like to find out what small creatures are crawling around your garden?

Follow our instructions on how to set up a simple pitfall trap.

See the Natural History Museum website.

Natural History Museum website

Who is it for

Everyone

What is it

Activities sheet Factsheet

Insect group

Multiple groups

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?

Anisozygoptera

Anisozygoptera are like a cross between a dragon and a damselfly, they have dragonfly eyes and damselfy wings.

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