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The Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES) is the UK's leading organisation for people interested in insects. We are migrating join us @amentsoc.bsky.social

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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
9 months
We’re migrating to Bluesky! πŸ¦‹βœ¨ After 90 years of sharing our passion for insects, we’re spreading our wings on a new platform. Follow us for news on our events, books, journals & more! πŸžπŸ¦ŸπŸ•·οΈ #amentsoc #Entomology #BugClub
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
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Now sold out! We do hope to reprint and will announce here if we do.
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@KeironDBrown
Keiron Derek Brown
1 year
Looking back, I’m so proud of how far #entoLIVE has come! Our mission to make invertebrate science accessible is thriving, with bookings & attendance growing every season. Huge thanks to everyone who’s joined us! #Entomology @benhs @RoyEntSoc @amentsoc
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entoLIVE is a webinar series that aims to make a difference and open up invertebrate research to new audiences.
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
Colin Plant, editor of the Entomologist's Record & Craig Macadam, author of Riverfly Handbook are among the winners of this year's Marsh Award for Entomology. Congratulations!πŸ›πŸͺ²πŸœπŸ¦‹
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
Hurry! You have less than a week to get your entries in to the @insectweek Week Art and Photography Competitions! πŸͺ³πŸœπŸ¦‹πŸ¦ŸπŸͺ°πŸ›πŸπŸͺ²πŸžπŸ¦—
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@RoyEntSoc
Royal Entomological Society
1 year
#Insects have a wide-reaching influence in our world, from helping solve crimes, to being a food source & inspiring new technologies. Read @flygirlNHM's take on some of the fascinating ways that insects change our world πŸ”½ https://t.co/miKkgmZgQq #Metamorphosis @CSIROPublishing
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Insects may be small, but they're little changemakers. Just take Erica McAlister's word for it.
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
New! A Checklist of the butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) of the Burren Region of Western Ireland by Brian Nelson and colleagues. Supported by @NPWSIreland. Available at: https://t.co/CpeMJM2Jwe
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@RoyEntSoc
Royal Entomological Society
1 year
We’re so excited to announce the #InsectGarden at Stratford Cross is ready for visitors large & small. One of the first guests was new #RESAmbassador @lloyd_oftheflies. Can you help find his friends at the #RESGarden? Download @aardman's #BugHunt app πŸͺ° https://t.co/dgr2ZNzkxs
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@DrRossPiper
Ross Piper
1 year
I'm helping the BBC with a new landmark series on terrestrial invertebrates. If there are any fascinating stories you know of or that you're working on, please get in touch. Pls RT.
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@thiswordistaken
Beulah Garner
1 year
Well it’s been a stellar day here @amentsoc annual #entomology fair. I’ve learned a lot, including woodlice make square poop, collecting roadkill insects can yield interesting data, and the blue death feigning beetle turns brown once it’s dead!
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@flygirlNHM
Dr Erica McAlister
1 year
Good to see the rather talented @rlewington2 at the @amentsoc Annual Trade Fair & exhibition yesterday You may recognise his work - stand alone art, natural history books & thanks to @RoyalMail Stamps!!!
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@insectweek
Insect Week
1 year
Fran and Jim, our Senior Outreach and Learning Officer and Resident Entomologist, had a brilliant time at #AESfair @kemptonparkrace πŸ¦‹ Thank you to them, our helpers & everyone who visited for a chat about RES work & our publications. #insects #entomology #AmEntSoc @amentsoc
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
πŸ“’ Exciting news! We're launching the Riverfly Handbook by @bugsymac1 at our Annual Exhibition #AESfair this Sat 28 Sep @kemptonparkrace Join us at 3pm in the Premier Suite (1st Floor) for a recorded talk & online Q&A! Available for a special price from @asmithprint on the day.
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
Last chance to book your spot at #aesfair - the UK's oldest insect fair, running since 1939! Join us on Sat, Sep 28, 2024 @kemptonparkrace 11:00 - 16:30 to sell insect pets, equipment, art, and more. Info & booking: https://t.co/L3P6leZ3D9
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
How many moths on a log can you spot? Do you know their names? Three AES trustees are at Carfest Laverstoke Park this weekend enthusing families about insects and other invertebrates.
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@KeironDBrown
Keiron Derek Brown
1 year
Free webinar with @the_buzz_club reporting their findings on what does and doesn't work when it comes to creating successful bee hotels @BritEntSoc @RoyEntSoc @Buzz_dont_tweet @LJBess @DaveGoulson @bwars2000 @BumblebeeTrust @WLGForum @amentsoc https://t.co/Uj8RkzB1Eu
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@amentsoc
AES - amentsoc.org
1 year
We’re curious to know the thoughts of our community. Your response to the following poll could help to inspire future discussions and activities. Which of the following interest you most:
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