@LGSpace @Buzz_dont_tweet @Natures_Voice @WildlifeMag @StevenFalk1 @outwivcamera @CoLeeves @ivysuckle @Airhead2 @insectweek @ppeewit @TimothyJonas
Europe's largest wasp: the Mammoth Scoliid Wasp (Regiscolia/Megascolia maculata)
Video to follow.
@Kate_Bradbury @ECO21st @NearbyWild @graemelyons @InsectDiversity @insectpaparazzi @Global_Wildlife @PTES @WildlifeComms @wild_helper @EcoRecording @NatureIn_Focus
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As part of #InsectWeek coming up this month, we're delighted to collaborate with @scholasticuk to give someone the chance to win their very own Beastie Bros set and bug hotel!
Enter on Instagram between 12-19 June โ UK residents only ๐ฝ
instagram.com/royentsoc/
ALT Three colourful Beastie Bros books by David O'Connell displayed alongside a wooden bug hotel on a purple background with bubbles, advertising a giveaway organised by Scholastic and the Royal Entomological Society for Insect Week.
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This engaging activities pack for #InsectWeek (22-28 June) from @busythings helps primary pupils find out about minibeasts through fun, hands-on learningโฆ teachwire.net/teaching-resouโฆ
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This engaging activities pack for #InsectWeek (22-28 June) from @busythings helps primary pupils find out about minibeasts through fun, hands-on learningโฆ teachwire.net/teaching-resouโฆ
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Do you know how many mosquito species exist globally? ๐ฆ 6... 7...? Thousands? Millions?
We asked Londoners at the Great Exhibition Road Festival to guess how many mosquito species they think exist globally.
Do you know the answer? ๐ค Comment below!
You can also learn more about mosquitoes by watching our animated series, Mosquito Minutes, on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLโฆ
#GERF2026 #InsectWeek #MosquitoSpecies #MosquitoMinutes #EndMalaria @ExRdFestival @imperialcollege
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Male Broad bodied chaser from Margrove .
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@YWT_North
@YorksWildlife
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@YorkBirding
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@savebutterflies
@BC_Yorkshire
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Spot the ladybird๐on the poppies as I took the photo I didn't see it until I put it on the computer taken at the Hampton's in #WorcesterPark Surrey this morning๐@Team4Nature @insectweek @Natures_Voice @giveashitnature @WildlifeMag @NatureUK @WildlifeTrusts @BBCSpringwatch
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Saw a black tailed skimmer dragonfly yesterday as I walked along the boardwalk at the Hampton's in #WorcesterPark Surrey๐@Team4Nature @Natures_Voice @NatureUK @WildlifeTrusts @BDSdragonflies @WildlifeMag @BBCSpringwatch @insectweek @WorldDragonfly
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Loads of ladybirds in the garden @MacroHour @homesforbugs @Buzz_dont_tweet @WildlifeMag @BBCSpringwatch @Lancswildlife @insectweek @NatureUK @nationaltrust @Britnatureguide @Team4Nature
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While the cricket burgers are sizzling at #FarmFest2026:
๐ฆ Species: Acheta domesticus
๐ฅฉ ~65% protein by dry weight
๐ Efficient feed converter to protein
๐ฌ FSA novel food Tier 1 innovation
Want to meet the scientists? #InsectWeek: 22โ28 June.
ALT Close-up of a cricket perched on a dry leaf, showing detailed antennae and facial features. Acheta domesticus (c) Shutterstock. Created by Gucio_55. Asset ID 85253137
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Swifts will be happy and the butterflies will be everywhere tomorrow! ๐๐ค
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#Wildlifewanderers discovered an enormous emergence of flying ants in the #wildlifegarden: all signs of the event had disappeared by lunchtime.
Identifications appreciated @WorcsWT.
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Good Numbers of Dingy Skippers at South Gare This Morning
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Streamer Moth from Garden one of my Spring favorites
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Nice to see Green Hairstreak near Lockwood
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โฐ Last half hour - Closing midday!
Thank you to everyone who has donated so far โ by donating this week via #BigGive, you have made TWICE the difference!
Last call for final donations โ Make every penny count for #InsectWeek ๐ฝ
donate.biggive.org/campaign/โฆ
#StandTallForTheSmall
ALT Close-up of two wasps nestled between rough wooden bark textures in a natural setting. Hidden Royalty (c) Benji Cook 2025
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๐ Closes at noon - Last call for #BigGive #EarthRaise!
Help us reach more children, more communities and more future insect experts through #InsectWeek 2026 ๐
Donate by midday today and have your donation DOUBLED ๐ฝ
donate.biggive.org/campaign/โฆ
#StandTallForTheSmall
ALT Woman sitting at an outdoor wooden counter working on a laptop surrounded by greenery and natural decor during a fundraising campaign.
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โฐ Final chance to #StandTallForTheSmall
Every donation helps us grow #InsectWeek and bring #InsectScience to communities across the UK - Donโt miss your chance!
Donate by midday 29 April - Tomorrow! - to make 2x the difference ๐ฝ
royensoc.co.uk/news/big-giveโฆ
@biggive
ALT Close-up of two wasps on a green plant stem against a blurred background, highlighting their detailed wings and striped bodies. Paper Planes (c) Jamie Smart
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