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Insect Week returns in 2022

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Image of insects being painted against a neutral background, credit Stéphanie Kilgast

Caption

Painting bugs for fun. And for a possible pattern. Because that's fun too

Credit

© Stéphanie Kilgast

What is Insect Week?

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

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

It’s Insect Week 2022
Great Bug Hunt 2022 competition is open
Insect Week 2022 dates announced
Great Bug Hunt 2021 winners
Insect Week 2021 is here

Did you know?

Holo versus hemi

Insect have two main life stage patterns, holometabolous: egg, larva, pupae, adult; and hemimetabolous: egg, nymph, adult.

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