Insect Week

Ever really wanted to know an insect's name? The experts at @royentsoc can help 🦋 Just fill in the form and we'll contact you with more information about your find ⬇️ royensoc.co.uk/understanding-… #AskAnEntomologist #Entomology #Insects #AskAnExpert #InsectIdentification

Last day to enter our #Giveaway! If you're on Instagram, you have the opportunity to win an incredible insect book - 'How to be a Dung Beetle'. Enter between 23-30 June to be in for a chance to win – See the post on Instagram to find out more 🔽 instagram.com/p/DZ7sb8njeCR/

Thank you to everyone who took part in #InsectWeek 2026! The week may be over, but discovery doesn't stop here. Keep exploring, learning & sharing your passion for the incredible insects that keep us thriving 🌍 Thank you for helping us enrich the world with #InsectScience 🐞

⏰ There's still time to share your #InsectWeek experience! Every response helps us understand what visitors learned, what surprised them and what they'll remember after the event. Complete our survey before 5 July & enter our Insect Week prize draw 🔽 surveymonkey.com/r/WG89D75

You don't have to travel far to find amazing insects 🐝 Take a closer look at your local parks, gardens and green spaces this Insect Week - you might be surprised by what you find! Share what you've spotted this #InsectWeek in the comments! insectweek.org/discover-insec…

It's the last day - Found something fascinating? Share your #InsectWeek discoveries online and inspire others to take a closer look at insects 🦋 Join the conversation by share your sightings and celebrate by commenting below. Show us what you've spotted during #InsectWeek!

Has anything surprised you during #InsectWeek? 🪰 Tell us: 🐞 What did you discover? 🦋 What was your favourite insect? 🌱 Has anything changed how you think about insects? Complete the survey & enter our prize draw 🔽 surveymonkey.com/r/WG89D75 #StandTallForTheSmall

Got a great insect photo? Share it with us! 📸 Capture the beauty, diversity and wonder of insects through your lens and enter the #InsectWeek Photography Competition for your chance to win cash prizes 🔽 insectweek.org/2026-photograp… 📸 Jagged Ambush Bug (c) Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas

#FlyingAntDay spans the summer when ant colonies in a local area release their winged males and queens to mate 🐜 Fantastic to see RES Fellow Adam Hart featured by @BBCNewsround this #InsectWeek, helping audiences discover the remarkable lives of ants 🔽 bbc.co.uk/newsround/arti…

Enter our #Giveaway! If you're on Instagram, you have a fantastic opportunity to win an incredible insect book - 'How to be a Dung Beetle'. Enter the giveaway between 23-30 June to be in for a chance to win – Check out the post on IG to find out more 🔽 instagram.com/p/DZ7sb8njeCR/

Myth vs edible insects 🦗 ❌ “Gimmick” 🔬 House crickets are 65% protein (dry) & highly feed-efficient ❌ “Unsafe” 🔬 FSA: risk is low with proper hygiene, heat treatment & allergen labelling ❌ “Irrelevant to UK” 🔬 UK has an insect-farming research community for 10+ years

Join the UK's biggest celebration of insects and discover why these remarkable creatures matter so much. Celebrate insects, nature and discovery with thousands of people taking part in #InsectWeek activities across the UK and beyond 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/insectweek/

🐞 Don't forget to join us tomorrow at the RES #InsectGarden in Stratford Cross for a day of FREE insect-themed activities as part of #InsectWeek! Hosted by RES Fellow Fran Sconce in collaboration with @FieldStudiesC. Welcome to our London City Hub! 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/insectweek-cit…

🔎 Meet real entomologists, try hands-on activities and see insects in a whole new light. If you live near one of our City Hubs, come say hello and join us for hands-on science, family activities and insect discovery! Read more about the City Hubs 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/insectweek-cit…

🐝 What's made you buzz during #InsectWeek? Whether you discovered a new favourite insect, learned something surprising or attended an inspiring event, we'd love to hear about it. Share your experience & enter our Insect Week prize draw 🔽 surveymonkey.com/r/WG89D75

Want more #InsectPhotography? 📸 Check out the photos captured by the winners of last year's Photography Competition, featuring our #InsectWeek 2025 Over 18 Behaviour and Portrait winners. Enter this year's photography competition now! Photo Galleries: insectweek.org/art-and-photog…

Ever wondered what an entomologist does? 🦋 Meet insect experts at #InsectWeek events and learn from the people studying insects every day. Find out more about the types of careers in entomology 🔽 royensoc.co.uk/membership-and…

🐜 #InsectWeek is your chance to discover the remarkable lives of the tiny creatures around us. Behind every ant, bee, beetle and butterfly is a fascinating story of survival, adaptation and ecological importance 🔽 insectweek.org/discover-insec…

🐞Looking for a fun insect adventure this #InsectWeek? Whether at home, in school or exploring nature, this pack is a brilliant way to spark curiosity & a lifelong love of insects ✨ Download your free activity pack & start your bug adventure today! 🐝 insectweek.org/learning-resou…

You don't need equipment to enjoy #InsectWeek - step outside, explore your local area & create your own adventure 🐝 Turn your garden, balcony, or local park into an exploration zone with bug hunts, photo challenges & nature discoveries! Share your activities in the comments!

Looking for a fun day out? Bring the whole family along and join one of our free family events - Enjoy insect-themed activities, wildlife walks, crafts, discovery sessions and more. Get hands-on with #InsectScience this #InsectWeek 🔽 insectweek.org/events/