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Perran Ross @perran.bsky.social · 3d

I made a stop-motion animation to explain how Wolbachia mosquitoes can control dengue transmission

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How Wolbachia mosquitoes can prevent dengue transmission

YouTube video by Perran Ross

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 5d

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

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"Vote for your 2025 ABC Australian Insect Of the year"

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 9d

Newly published in Austral Entomology: Liu et al describes the new assassin bug Rasahus ellipticus sp. nov., reinstates R. sipolisii as a valid species, reports the macropterous male of R. bifurcatus for the first time, and designates lectotypes for several related taxa.

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 11d

Newly published article in Austral Entomology: Santis et al., reviews the Neotropical genus Campylocheta (Diptera: Tachinidae), synonymises two genera, describes three new species, and provides an identification key to Neotropical species.

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 23d

The Entomological Society of Victoria invites nominations for the Le Souef Memorial and Emerging Awards, closing 30 September 2025.

Awards — The Entomological Society of Victoria

To perpetuate the memory of the late John Cecil Le Souëf, an esteemed member of the Entomological Society of Victora who died in 1982, the Society proudly offers the Le Souëf Awards.

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 26d

Don’t forget to prepare your entries for the 2025 AES Photographic Competition. Open to members with prizes in photography, smartphone shots, and creative media. For details visit:

Awards, Grants & Competitions - Australian Entomological Society 56th Annual Conference - Marie Reay Teaching Centre | ANU

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · 28d

Already secured your conference ticket to 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference?
Don't forget to book your Flights and accommodation before options become limited!
See you on Monday the 1st of December 2025!

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Sep 9

🌊 🏝️ Newly published in Austral Entomology: Johnston et al. (2025) demonstrate that seabird carrion on nearshore islands can sustain specialised insect communities distinct from the mainland, dominated by the littoral blowfly Calliphora maritima.

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌽 Newly published in Austral Entomology: Casuso et al. document 26 predator species of the corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis in northern Argentina, increasing the total known across the Americas to 40 and highlighting their role in natural pest control.
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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Applications for the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) are open for graduate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and senior researchers, with a deadline of October 15, 2025.

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Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP)

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 23

⏰ Honours and postgrad entomology students; Only one week left to submit your entry for the Phil Carne Prize! Get your paper in by 31 August for a chance at $1500 and AES conference recognition. For details visit: buff.ly/J5J4zWs

The Phil Carne Prize

Images provided by Peter Chew www.brisbaneinsects.com

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 22

⏰ One week left to nominate for the Penny Gullan Award: recognising excellence in entomology among early career researchers (within 10 years of graduation). Nominations close 31 August.
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Penny Gullan ECR Award

Images provided by Peter Chew www.brisbaneinsects.com

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 17

👕 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)
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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 15

🌎 Newly published in Austral Entomology: Perioto et al. describe two new Brazilian species of the parasitic wasp genus Heimbra Cameron, 1909, report a new distribution record for H. bicolor, and provide identification keys and distribution maps. buff.ly/0WB0QTi

Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 Nominations for the Penny Gullan Award, recognising excellence in entomology among early career researchers, close ⚠️ 31st of August⚠️.
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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Aug 2

📢 Submissions for the Phil Carne Prize, supporting outstanding entomological research by students, close ⚠️ 31 August⚠️ ; apply now for your chance to win $1500 and present at the AES conference! buff.ly/BgmuNCk

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 31

Only one week left to apply for AES Student Travel Grants!!
This grant is to support student attendance at the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference.
⏰ Closing date: 8 August 2025 ⏰
For details visit: buff.ly/ZkKpoOL

Student Travel Grants

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 27

Final reminder!!!

Will you be joining us at the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference?

🐛 Abstracts close 31 July!!! 🐛

Make sure you Submit your Oral presentations, Lightning presentations, and Display posters before the deadline!!

Call for Abstracts - Australian Entomological Society 56th Annual Conference - Marie Raey Teaching Centre | ANU

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 24

⏰ 🏅 One week left to submit nominations for the Pat Marks Medal, the Society’s lifetime achievement award in entomology.
Submissions close 31 July.
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The Pat Marks Medal

Images provided by Peter Chew www.brisbaneinsects.com

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 23

🦋 The EIANZ will host a webinar on 25 July 2025 examining the challenges of conserving moths and butterflies in Australia, with ecologist Chris Sanderson discussing gaps in policy, data, and conservation practice.

Webinar | Barriers to conserving moths and butterflies in Australia in policy and practice - Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand

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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 20

📚 Newly published in Austral Entomology: Aquino et al. demonstrate that invasive and native fruit flies competing on guava modify oviposition behaviour and exhibit high levels of aggression, especially in mixed-species interactions.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Jun 11

We'd love to grow our Bluesky community!
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Australian Entomological Society @austentsoc.bsky.social · Jul 16

Will you be joining us at the 5th Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference?

🐛 Abstracts close 31 July!!! 🐛

Make sure you Submit your Oral presentations, Lightning presentations, and Display posters before the deadline!!

Call for Abstracts - Australian Entomological Society 56th Annual Conference - Marie Raey Teaching Centre | ANU

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