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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📸🐞 Have you captured an incredible insect moment this year? The RES #InsectWeek Photography Competition is still open for entries! Whether it's a striking snap, fascinating behaviour or beautiful encounter with insect life, we'd love to see your photographs. ⏰ Deadline: 31 October buff.ly/3615G3c

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Photography Competition - Submit yours today!

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Want to get your work featured in Rostrum? Join Dr Shune Oliver to learn how to submit content to ESSA’s quarterly newsletter and make the most of this platform as a student or member. 14 Oct | 12:00–13:00 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/04b465...

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🇿🇦 Happy Heritage Day! Celebrating South Africa’s small but mighty insect heroes — pollinators, recyclers, pest controllers and more. 🐝🪲🦋 #HeritageDay #Entomology #Biodiversity

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pitch a Paper at #Ento26! Do you have a paper that you’re looking to submit? Our journal editors will be on hand at the RES stand at 18:15 to give feedback - Bring along some of your key findings & ask the editors for submission advice. Check the Programme for what's on at Ento26 🔽 buff.ly/DZcIHj6

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Pitch a Paper to our Editors at Ento26!

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At RES Ento26? Come find us! ICE 2028 is exhibiting in Cardiff, Wales, 9–11 September 2026. Stop by our stand, say hello and find out more about ICE 2028: Entomology for a Better Future, coming to Cape Town, South Africa, 17–21 July 2028. #ICE2028 #Ento26 #Entomology @royentsoc.bsky.social

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This August, we’re celebrating women advancing entomology across Southern Africa—from research and teaching to conservation, public health and science communication. Meet some of the women making their mark in the field. #WomenInEntomology #WomensMonth #WomenInScience

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

World Mosquito Day | 20 August In 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes. Entomologists study mosquitoes and develop tools to reduce disease. Vote for Mzansi Insect of the Year: www.news24.com/business/cli... #WorldMosquitoDay #Entomology

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Happy Women’s Day South Africa! ESSA celebrates the women shaping entomology across Southern Africa. From research and conservation to health, agriculture and science education, women are making an invaluable contribution to our field. #WomensDay #WomenInEntomology #ESSA

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📢 Call for Papers! Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models. We're inviting researchers to submit manuscripts until 31 January, with Letter of Intent submission deadline: 30 September 2026 🔽 buff.ly/44kr9IO

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Call for Papers: Insect Molecular Biology

Special Issue: Bridging Developmental Genetics and Molecular Biology in Insects: When Drosophila Meets Other Emerging Insect Models

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Entomology for a Better Future! Join the global entomology community at ICE 2028, 17–21 July 2028 in Cape Town, South Africa. Hosted by ESSA & AAIS, ICE2028 explores biodiversity, agriculture, health, technology and the future of insect science. ice2028.com #ICE2028 #Entomology #CapeTown

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ICE2028 - XXVIII International Congress of Entomology - “Entomology for a better future”

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

What a fantastic week celebrating #NationalScienceMonth2026! 🦋 ESSA was proud to support @JCPZServices, engaging more than 1,100 learners across three venues with interactive insect displays and live specimens. Here’s to inspiring the next generation of scientists! #STEMEducation

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Reminder! Register for webinar taking place Wednesday 15 July 2026 19:00 SAST. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e227b...

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join our free webinar on 15 July, 19:00 SAST to learn best practices for photographing insects and other arthropods for iNaturalist. Perfect for anyone interested in nature and citizen science. Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4e227b... Image credit: W. Bezuidenhout, Farknot_Architect

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

ICE2028 reps are at #ECE2026 in Tours, France, helping spread the word about #ICE2028! Join us in Cape Town, South Africa, 17–21 July 2028, for the XXVIII International Congress of Entomology. Visit ice2028.com to register your interest and stay updated. #Entomology #CapeTown #SouthAfrica

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Calling all Early Career Entomologists! Join Entomological Society of Southern Africa ECE Rep Jarmaine for a short info session on connecting with the society, opportunities, and how to get involved. 27 May 2026 | 13:00–14:00 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0557dd...

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Rostrum Photography Competition is open! Share your best insect photographs, and stand a chance to get your image on the cover of Rostrum, our official newsletter. Open to all ESSA members, Cash prize: R1 000 To enter: shuneo@nicd.ac.za #ESSA #PhotographyCompetition

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

All early-career entomologists! The Young Entomologists Essay Prize invites you to write on one of two topics shaping the future of entomology. Develop your science communication skills, contribute to important conversations, and stand a chance to win R2 000. #YEEP entsocsa.co.za/grants-prizes/

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Pollinators are disappearing. Most bees are solitary. They don’t live in hives, but they quietly pollinate fruits, vegetables, and wild plants that sustain us. Projects like UrbanBEE show how small actions matter, have a look at what they are doing and sign up to save the Bee's!

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Entomological Society of Southern Africa @entsocsa.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

If you're interested in participating in #ESSA2025 and reside outside of South Africa, you can find information on student travel awards here: carlamani.com/uploads/hLPJ.... Deadline soon (20 Feb)! Additional details about the congress can be found here: essaxxiv.carlamani.com?page=0.

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