A celebration of all things insect
Organised by the Royal Entomological Society, and supported by partner organisations throughout the UK and Europe, Insect Week is a celebration of all things insect.
Wherever you live, it’s an opportunity to take part in insect science, get to know insects, learn from experts, and have fun.
Insect Week 2026 will take place on 22-28 June.
Did you know one in three mouthfuls of our food depends on insect pollination?
Download our free Insect Week learning resources for children and young people aged 5–14, designed for use in schools, clubs or at home. We hope these resources will inspire curiosity and spark a lifelong interest in insect science!
Check out our Spot & Sort, Insect Hunt & Record and more.
INSTAR – Magazine for Young Entomologists
A digital magazine for young entomologists. Find out more about insects and those people who study them.
Wear Insect Week!
To help you share your love of insects, we have brand new designs to inspire your wild actions this June.
Did you know?
Most diverse
In UK ants, wasps, bees & sawflies (Hymenoptera) have 6000+ species, just beating true flies (Diptera) at 5000+.
Multitudinous moths
Many more moth than butterfly species are known, only 10% of the group are actually butterflies.
Craftiest
Some moths evade bat echolocation by falling fast, ‘shouting’ back, sound warnings of poison and mimicking each other.
