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Need help identifying an insect you've seen?

First, have a look at our Intriguing Insects Miniguide, which shows our most requested insect species to identify.

If your insect is not there, then why not ask one of our experts.

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Please include the approximate size of the insect (body length in mm/inches) or an indication of size as a scale in the picture (e.g. a coin, ruler, measure). Please let us know the environment/habitat where the insect was seen, e.g. indoors or outdoors, and if the insect was on a plant please provide the name of the plant, if known.

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Please send your best in-focus image. By submitting a picture file you give your consent for the Society to use the image for the purposes of Society communications including in our publications and on our website should it wish to do so. If this situation occurs, the Society will make reasonable attempts to contact and inform you so that due credit can be given.
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What is Insect Week?

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects. The next Insect Week is 19 to 25 June 2023.

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.