Recently published in Austral Entomology: Louis Backstrom demonstrates how citizen science data from iNaturalist reveal substantial gaps and new insights in the distribution of Australian butterflies, including range changes across dozens of species.
Recently published in Austral Entomology: Felicio-Alves et al. found that rising minimum temperatures significantly increase Aedes oviposition rates, with implications for year-round vector persistence and disease risk.
Recently published in Austral Entomology: Rodriguez et al. describe Troglopompilus miracaecatus gen. et sp. nov., the first known troglomorphic, eyeless spider wasp from the Nullarbor caves of Western Australia.
One of the most valuable parts of any conference? The people.
#Ento26 isn’t just about presentations - it’s about building the relationships that shape your career and your research.
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Recently published in Austral Entomology: Kury et al introduce a new genus and species of harvestman from Brazil’s Caatinga, underscoring the biogeographic importance of understudied dry regions.
🦋 Recently published in Austral Entomology: Michael Braby clarifies the taxonomy of the Australian genus Croitana, recognising five species and identifying key conservation issues, including an endangered newly described species.
Call for symposia for 2026 Australian Entomology Society Conference. Submit proposals before April 30.
Delighted to announce that the 2026 Australian Entomology Society Conference will be at the Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University, Sydney from December 7-10. See attached flyer on how to submit a symposium proposal.
We encourage ECRs and MCRs to host symposia. Looking forward to a great diversity of symposia topics to showcase Australian insects.
Though its a Entomology conference, we are inclusive of all arthropods! 🐜🕷️🐛🪲🦟🐝🦋
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New paper out today in @austentsoc.bsky.social Austral Entomology! Analysing nearly 300,000 @inaturalist.bsky.social observations by 22,000 #citizenscience users reveals many new insights into where Australian butterflies occur.
Open Access here: doi.org/10.1111/aen....
The ALA Australian Biodiversity Data Mobilisation Program offers up to $50,000 to help institutions make their biodiversity data publicly accessible, with an online Q&A session on 8 April 2026. Applications for the 2026 round are now open and close on 24 April 2026: buff.ly/fziqwVx
Are you a member of the Australian Entomological Society and an iNaturalist user? You can now join our iNaturalist group:
Senior Research Officer (Entomology) position available with PIRSA, focusing on research, diagnostics, and IPM support for South Australia’s grains and horticulture industries.
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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!
The Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery is inviting EOI's for the 2026 Alison Green Zoology Research Fund and Jayne Wilson Bequest Bursary, each offering up to $5,000 to support graduate-level or above research on its collections, with applications due by 1 May 2026.
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A two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowship at University of Sydney (Camperdown campus) is available for an early-career entomologist (PhD submitted from 2024). ~$113K + super, $20K research funding, to lead an independent research program. For details visit:
Wild Matters is urgently seeking volunteer subject-matter experts in terrestrial and freshwater invertebrates to participate in the first review of Australia’s National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases. buff.ly/kLDPybg
A $12.6 million bequest from pioneering entomologist Aola Richards has established the Sydney Insect Hub at the University of Sydney, funding research, training, & fellowships to advance insect science in areas such as biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, taxonomy, and biosecurity
The Australian Entomological Society is offering $2,000 in small grants for short-term entomology-related research projects by members of at least two years’ standing, with applications due 31 March 2026: buff.ly/xLd7HjH
Newly published in Austral Entomology: Rendall et al. (2026) investigate the biology of Blakistonia aurea, revealing regional differences in female burrow morphology, a protracted reproductive cycle and the first detailed account of mating in an Australian idiopid.
Newly published in Austral Entomology: Volp et al. experimentally disentangle oviposition preference & larval survival of three noctuid pests on capsicum, revealing strong host utilisation by Spodoptera litura and fruit-associated persistence of Spodoptera frugiperda.
huh. how odd how close it looks to a juvenile. I have only seen winged species, but they are definitely a good sign I am in a relatively pristine biodiversity hotspot. I will have to lookout for wingless species!
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.
Newly published in Austral Entomology: Pires et al. demonstrate that hydrological permanence and landscape encroachment jointly structure β-diversity in low-order Pampa streams, with implications for predicting Odonata responses to climate-driven flow alteration & land-use change.
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Newly published in Austral Entomology: Thresher & Suter demonstrate that the baetid mayflies Cloeon tasmaniae Tillyard and C. paradieniense Suter show extensive morphological and genetic overlap, leading to the recognition of C. paradieniense as a junior synonym of C. tasmaniae.
Newly published in Austral Entomology: Schutze et al. review over 870 Australian scale insect records to refine the list of non-native species, and outline the biosecurity implications of sustaining an accurate and up-to-date introduced species checklist.
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.
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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.
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In Austral Entomology, Rossito, Pinho, & Andrade introduce four new species of Sycorax from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, enhancing our understanding of this genus in the Neotropical region.