Entomological Society of Victoria

04/08/2026

🌿 Interested in Victoria's amazing biodiversity? 🦋🐞🌱

There are still spots available to attend the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Biodiversity Symposium 2026, ""The Nature of Biodiversity"

Where: RSL Hall, 2 Diggers Way, Blackburn
When: 29–30 August, 2026

It's a fantastic opportunity to hear from experts, learn about biodiversity conservation, and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts.

If you're interested, be sure to register before places fill up! 🌏✨
Visit the FNCV website to register.

https://www.fncv.org.au/
https://www.fncv.org.au/

Welcome to The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Nature Unlocked! — An important message from our Council — Although the restrictions for Covid-19 have been removed, there are still many infections in the community and, sadly, serious illness and death. We have many “at risk” members for wh...

03/08/2026

🪲 Deakin Bug Lab – August 2026 🕷️

Our August Deakin Bug Lab is now FULLY BOOKED! 🎉

Unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins on the day, as all available places have already been allocated.

A huge thank you to everyone who booked in and for your continued support. We can't wait to see you all at the Bug Lab!

If you missed out this time, keep an eye on our page for future Bug Lab dates. 👀🐞

01/08/2026

🦋 What’s On in August! 🐞

A busy month celebrating nature, science and biodiversity!

🌿 3–9 Aug – Keep Australia Beautiful Week & Landcare Week
🔬 15–23 Aug – National Science Week
📚 18 Aug – Society Members Meeting (Members Night)
🐜 23 Aug – Deakin Bug Lab
🌏 27 Aug – World Lake Day

Join us in celebrating insects, science and the natural world! 🕷️🦋

01/08/2026

🌡️ A hot, dry future? What could it mean for our insects?

With Australia facing the possibility of a strong El Niño bringing hotter and drier conditions, extreme heat and reduced rainfall could have significant impacts on our environment, including the many insects across Australia.

Despite El Niño being months away from peaking, it could potentially trigger Australia's hottest spring on record.

28/07/2026

🪲 Six months of Bug Lab – and it's continuing to grow! 🕷️🐛

What started as a new initiative has quickly become a fantastic monthly gathering for people who love insects and other invertebrates. With each session we've welcomed new faces, shared knowledge, identified fascinating finds, and enjoyed plenty of great conversations.

Over the past six months:
🐞 153 total attendances
👥 91 different people have joined us
🤝 Almost half of all attendees have been non-members
📈 Our July Bug Lab recorded our highest attendance yet!

Even more encouraging is that many people keep coming back, with several attendees having joined us at every Bug Lab so far.

A huge thank you to everyone who has attended and helped make Bug Lab such a success. Also a special thanks to Dr Nick Porch who came up with this great idea!! If you haven't been along yet, we'd love to see you at a future session. Whether you're an experienced entomologist or simply curious about the tiny creatures around us, there's something for everyone!

3/8/2026
*** DEAKIN BUG LAB FOR AUGUST 2026 IS BOOKED OUT ***

August Bug Lab Registration: https://www.entsocvic.org.au/store/p/deakin-bug-lab-23-aug-2026

28/07/2026

The Bugs Alive Conference 2026 is heading to the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland from 26–29 November. Join zoo professionals, educators, researchers, keepers and hobbyists to share ideas on invertebrate husbandry, display, education and conservation, while exploring one of Australia's biodiversity hotspots. 🌿🐜

This is the third biennial Bugs Alive Conference. Those in 2022 and 2024 were a great success and involved delegates from zoos, universities, museums and others from around Australia and New Zealand. We are looking forward to another fantastic event in 2026.

26/07/2026

🌿 Interested in biodiversity and conservation?
The Field Naturalists Club of Victoria's annual Biodiversity Symposium brings together leading researchers and conservationists to explore current issues affecting our natural world. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from experts and connect with others passionate about nature.

https://www.fncv.org.au/biodiversity-symposium/?

Biodiversity Symposium FNCV Biodiversity Symposium Triplet Falls, Otway Ranges.Photographer: J. Hubregtse In Australia, September is designated as Biodiversity Month by the Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Each year since 2002, the FNCV marks...

26/07/2026

A tiny mite is having a big impact on Australian beekeeping. Researchers are calling for investment in new treatments for Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite of honey bees that is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/beekeepers-call-for-investment-in-varroa-mite-treatment-norroa/106779554?

A new biopesticide could help battle growing resistance to varroa mite treatments in Australia.

22/07/2026

🐝 Asian Honey Bee detected in Brisbane

Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed detections of the Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) in south-western Brisbane. Biosecurity officers are investigating the detections and are undertaking surveillance to determine the extent of the incursion.

Biosecurity officers are currently working to determine the extent of spread and links to known infested areas in Far North Queensland.

20/07/2026

🪲 Still a few spots available!

There's still time to join us this Sunday, 26 July, for an afternoon at the Deakin Bug Lab!

📅 Sunday, 26 July
🕐 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come along and meet fellow insect enthusiasts, and discover more about the incredible world of insects.

Places are limited, so if you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time to book!

https://www.entsocvic.org.au/store/p/deakin-bug-lab-26-july-2026

We look forward to seeing you there.