@YouGov
Hi
@YouGov
can we talk about how you share this? These insect groups have important roles in our world, and many are in decline, we need to change the language we use.
Our new guide gives you an overview of the different types of insects, with advice on how you might create a place for them to live in a green space near you.
This digital booklet can be downloaded for free 🔽
Simon was an inspiration to so many. Few people have done more for UK entomology, he leaves an amazing legacy through his students, research, and publications. Always kind and thoughtful, he will be missed by so many in entomology. Our thoughts are with Gill and his family
Hello all. I am so very sad to report the death of Professor Simon Leather,
@EntoProf
Simon died peacefully last night. Simon’s wife, Gillian, asked me to announce on Twitter as this was such a big part of his life. I will post the funeral details once I know.
@HarperAdamsUni
This 1781 volume 'The genera insectorum of Linnaeus' by English naturalist and artist James Barbut contains 20 hand-coloured engravings of English
#insects
including these
#wasps
and
#bees
The RES Library holds 3 copies in our
#RareBooks
collection.
#WorldBeeDay
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our patron since her ascension to the throne in 1952. The staff and trustees of the Royal Entomological Society offer their sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family
Evelyn Cheesman joined
@RoyEntSoc
in 1919. Curator of insects at London Zoo 1920-26, she went on several solo expeditions to the South Pacific, collecting over 70,000 insect specimens for
@NHM_London
and wrote 16 books on Entomology.
#InternationalWomensDay
Miriam Rothschild was a
@RoyEntSoc
member for over 70 years, regularly giving talks on her research at meetings. An expert on fleas, she complied 'An Illustrated Catalogue to the Rothschild Collection of Fleas' She was the 1st female president of the RES.
#InternationalWomensDay
"We must think again about our relationship with insects and begin to see them as the key to our survival." –
@LynnDicks
Our ‘Grand Challenges’ report, setting the agenda for next decade of insect science.
#Entomology
#InsectScience
#Conservation
Thank you so much to
#Verrall
2021 lecturer Dr Erica McAlister!
We loved your energy, enthusiasm and all the stories about the
#flies
.
We hope to share the recording in the member area of our website, in due course.
#entomology
#insects
#diptera
@flygirlNHM
Congratulations to our president
@JaneHillYork
on being awarded an OBE for services to conservation ecology. Your contributions to entomology and conservation are truly inspiring. Thank you for your dedication and leadership 🦋
Simon Leather
@entoprof
highlights that scientists have been talking about decline of insects for many years, but only recently has this been picked up by a wider audience, responsible & balanced media coverage is needed
#ento19
#entomology
#insectdecline
So proud of our Past President Helen Roy MBE
@ukladybirds
recognised as the Best President or Chair at the Memcom Excellence Awards. Congratulations Helen! Your leadership at the RES was transformative and will benefit the society for many years
#Memcom
#Memcom2023
#membership
It's the final day at
#RHSChelsea
& we've loved every moment of this incredible journey.
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the
#RESGarden
and listened to us talk about the importance of
#insects
, we hope you will enjoy visiting the garden at IQL Stratford in the future 🦋
Many
#Entomologists
also love
#poetry
. This 1864 book 'Butterflying with the Poets' by Joseph Merrin contains a poem for every British butterfly - & is illustrated with prints made from real butterflies. The Orange Tip is accompanied by a
#Shakespeare
quote
#WorldPoetryDay
#BES2022
we're ready for you! Come and see us at the welcome mixer to find out about
#entomology
careers, publishing with us, free student membership and loads more!
#ecology
#insects
Huge thanks again to everyone who attended the Strategy Launch yesterday! We are extremely warmed by the support & turnout of so many amazing and like-minded people celebrating our work and vision together! 🌎🐞🐝🦋
#RESfuture
#entomology
#science
#enrichtheworldwithinsectscience
One year FREE membership to students who join
@royentsoc
this year. Yes that's right, it's free. Come and be part of our international community of entomologists.
#entomology
#society
#membership
Eleanor Ormerod, pioneer of
#AgriculturalEntomology
was elected to
@RoyEntSoc
in 1878. Her reports on 'Injurious Insects and Common Farm Pests' ran for 23 yrs, & her advice on pest control was in high demand. Virgina Woolf wrote a story based on her life
#InternationalWomensDay
It's finally here! 🌿🐝
This year will see the first ever
#RESGarden
designed by
@tommasseyuk
built by
@LAlandscapes
at
#RHSChelsea
- We're so excited for the big reveal and are very much looking forward to meeting everyone 🦋
Follow the journey:
Our keynote speaker Dr Helen Roy
@UKLadybirds
from
@CEHScienceNews
talks about Engaging People in Recording Wildlife, Helen has been a member of
@RoyEntSoc
for 25 years and this year was made an Honorary Fellow
#PUESIG18
With less than a week to go before our entomological garden is completed at
#RHSChelsea
Flower Show, we're excited to reveal the story behind the
#RESGarden
, and introduce some of the people who have made our species-rich vision a reality 🦋
Thread ⬇️
Sign up today to take part in ‘Nature up close and personal’. A new research project aiming to discover how our wellbeing is affected by noticing nature.
#CloseToNature
📷 Martin Taylor
Miriam Rothschild was a
@RoyEntSoc
member for 70+ years and its 1st female president. An expert on fleas, she complied 'An Illustrated Catalogue to the Rothschild Collection of Fleas'. She also worked as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during WWII
#womeninSTEM
#ALD23
A very Happy New Year to our members, fellows and supporters on social media!
We wish you all the best in your entomological endeavours in 2020, take a look at what we are up to this year including
#ento20
in August:
📷William Richardson
MSc student Katie Peckham discovered a new species of beetle whilst conducting her winter research project with the
@ReadingBioSci
. Amazing find, Katie 🪲
“I discovered a new species of insect whilst studying my Master's at Reading”.
MSc student Katie Peckham discovered a new species of beetle whilst conducting her winter research project with the
@ReadingBioSci
and we couldn't be more proud 🤩