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National Insect Week returns in 2022

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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.

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What is National Insect Week?

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

Every two years, 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.

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Great Bug Hunt 2020 winners
National Insect Week 2020 Photography Competition Open
National Insect Week 2020 is Here!
Entomology at Home for National Insect Week #EntoAtHome  #NIW2020
Great Bug Hunt 2019 winners announced

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The Lundy cabbage flea beetle is endemic to Lundy island, UK, living only on one strip of habitat.

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