A celebration of all things insect

Organised by the Royal Entomological Society, and supported by partner organisations throughout the UK and Europe, Insect Week is a celebration of all things insect.

Wherever you live, it’s an opportunity to take part in insect science, get to know insects, learn from experts, and have fun.

The next Insect Week is 19 to 25 June 2023.

Did you know?

Craftiest

Some moths evade bat echolocation by falling fast, ‘shouting’ back, sound warnings of poison and mimicking each other.

Most undervalued insect in the UK

Dung beetles and dung flies, without them we’d be up to our necks in you know what in next to no time.

Ommatidia

Dragonfly compound eyes are made of up to 30,000 separate facets or ‘ommatidia’.

Competitions

2023 Photography Competition

Entries open on 19 June 2023

2023 Photography Competition details

2023 Art Competition

Entries open on 19 June 2023

2023 Art Competition details