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Caption

Winner - Jamie Spensley (UK)

Marmalade hoverfly on a pink flower

Credit

© Jamie Spensley

What is Insect Week?

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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News

Insect Week 2021
Winners of 2020 National Insect Week Photography Competition
Great Bug Hunt 2020 winners
National Insect Week 2020 Photography Competition Open
National Insect Week 2020 is Here!

Did you know?

Wing scales

Butterfly and moth wings have scales, as well as creating species' patterns these help control body temperature.

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