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Insect Week returns in 2022

Wonderful World of Insects from Leeds Museums

Learn about how we identify insects using keys and get up close to nature with your very own garden safari adventure!

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Who is it for

Primary Secondary

What is it

Activities sheet Factsheet

Insect group

Multiple groups

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

Great Bug Hunt 2021 winners
Insect Week is here
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Insect Week 2021
Winners of 2020 National Insect Week Photography Competition

Did you know?

Tiny fairies

Fairy wasps are the smallest known insects, the tiniest species is only 0.139 mm long.

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