Australian Entomological Society
@austentsoc
The Australian Entomological Society aims to advance & disseminate entomological knowledge in all its aspects. Publisher of Austral Entomology.
Student Conference Grants are now open! 🐞 If you're attending the 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference, you can apply for funding to assist with travel, accommodation, or registration costs. ⏰ Applications close 4 September. buff.ly/AqByimo
The Bad at Goodbyes podcast features the Enigma Moth (Aenigmatinea glatzella), a critically endangered species found only on Kangaroo Island, Australia.
UPDATE: The deadline for the AES Small Grant Scheme has been extended to the 15th of April!
We’re off to Sydney for this year’s AES Conference! We are looking for symposium leads to help shape the program. Submit your proposals to aes2026@mq.edu.au by April 30!
It's with great sadness that the Australian Entomological Society acknowledges the passing of Dr Bill Humphreys. A tireless researcher, with over 400 peer-reviewed publications & a pioneer in Western Australian subterranean biodiversity, His expertise will be greatly missed. Vale Dr Bill Humphreys.
As of the 13/02/26, the Mount Donna Buang wingless stonefly (Riekoperla darlingtoni), has been listed as critically endangered, with a habitat range of 1km2. New nominations are due on the 31st of March. Contact the AES conservation committee if you wish nominate a species for listing.
Host a Invertebrates Australia bug lantern and help scientists understand the Bogong moth’s vital migration: Invertebrates Australia provides training, equipment, and support, with expressions of interest due by February 22. buff.ly/WENmzuq
Newly published in Austral Entomology; Liu, Slater-Baker, & Polaszek present new species of Miracinae from Australia and Papua New Guinea, along with a comprehensive key to Mirax species worldwide. buff.ly/r3hIbPC
Host a Invertebrates Australia bug lantern and help scientists understand the Bogong moth’s vital migration: Invertebrates Australia provides training, equipment, and support, with expressions of interest due by February 22. buff.ly/WENmzuq
☕ Welcome back to our third and final day of talks at the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference! We’ve got plenty of topics, plenaries, and don’t miss the Award Presentations! 🏆
Good morning and welcome to day 2 of the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference! Anyone presenting today? Why not promote yourself? First up, see everyone at the second Plenary Session: the Phil Carne Presentations.
Hope everyone enjoyed lunch and networking. What session is everyone off to next? Quick note, if you have any photos, papers or notes you want to share, feel free to use the discord: discord.gg/Ms8RAXdqcr
Good morning all! And welcome to the first day of talks at the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference!! First up the Planary Session, see you all there! Who's talks are you looking forward to today?
Welcome to Canberra to all those who are starting to trickle in from around Australia, from across the Tasman and even around the world! See you tomorrow at the welcome reception for the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference. #5thANZESC
10 days to go till the 5th Combined Australian & NZ Entomological Societies Conference! Don't forget to enter the photography competition! There is a category for all types: 📸 Photography (SLR or similar) 📱 Smart phone 💻 Open category (digital, illustration, sculpture, etc) buff.ly/Q6jrXBd
This year, the ABC's audience will determine Australia's Insect of the Year! Polling will open on October 4 on the ABC website, where you can pick your favourite. #InsectOfTheYear2025 #ABCNews www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
👕 Heading to the Australian & NZ Entomological Societies Conference on 1-4 of December & would like a T-shirt or other items for the event? Conference designs are now available on the AES Redbubble store. (Note: items can only be ordered online and will not be available at the event) buff.ly/h6A0DZJ
The Bogong Storytellers project seeks to learn what bogong moths mean to people across Australia. Share your story and support conservation by completing their survey: buff.ly/pKca3Co
Scientists have discovered a new giant stick insect species, Acrophylla alta, in the high-altitude rainforests of Far North Queensland, believed to be Australia’s heaviest insect. buff.ly/4Rpz792
A fully funded PhD position at Stellenbosch University is available from October 2025 to investigate fruit fly (Tephritidae) dispersal and pest management using ecological, genomic, and spatial modelling, with applications due by 30 June 2025. See attached image for details.
Interested in doing a PhD on insects? La Trobe has some opportunities available: