British Entomological & Natural History Society

01/04/2026

BENHS 2026 ID Workshop calendar
An introduction to myriapods and isopods – Duncan Sivell
December 5th
To book a place visit www.benhs.org.uk/events/

01/04/2026

BENHS 2026 ID Workshop calendar
Sawfly identification workshop – Andrew Green and Andrew Halstead
November 28th
To book a place visit www.benhs.org.uk/events/
Image: Steven Falk

01/04/2026

BENHS 2026 ID Workshop calendar
Opiliones - Harvestmen workshop with Meg Skinner
October 24th
To book a place visit www.benhs.org.uk/events/

01/04/2026

BENHS 2026 ID Workshop calendar
Leafhoppers, Alan Stewart
August 1st - Newcomer Level
August 8th - Intermediate Level
To book a place visit www.benhs.org.uk/events/
Image: Steven Falk

31/12/2025

The 2026 Members Open Day calendar has been published.

16 Sundays for society members to come and enjoy the collection, library and even get assistance with their ID work or studies.

New for 2026 is the idea to hold 'Surgeries' during some of these days and the first one will be on January 11th.

Hymenoptera surgery: Gavin Broad will be on hand all day so members are welcome to drop in to the Pelham-Clinton building for help with Hymenoptera identification, advice on specimen preservation, general questions about biology, etc.

Please note that Gavin’s preferred Hymenoptera are parasitoid wasps, and that species identifications are often not feasible, although he is more than happy to point you in the right direction.

Please view our website and specifically the Events section here https://www.benhs.org.uk/events/ noting the advice on checking ahead of travelling long distances or during stormy weather.

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29/08/2025

BENHS ID Workshop

Weevil Identification workshop – Angela Marmont Centre – NHM, London. November 8 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Workshop tutor Mark Gurney

Suitable for anyone, from beginners to those wanting to get familiar with trickier groups. After a brief introduction we will use field guides and keys to identify weevils in the lab. There will be specimens available for you to practice with, but please do bring your own weevils if you have some you would like to identify.

Mark has written identification guides to British weevils and is the iRecord verifier for the Weevil Recording Scheme.

To book a place please mail, supplying a contact phone: [email protected]

Image: Mark Gurney

29/08/2025

BENHS ID Workshop

Dinton Pastures, Nr. Reading December 6th 2025 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wasps with a single forewing sub-marginal cell – Mike Edwards

To book a place please mail, supplying a contact phone: [email protected]

Image: Mike Edwards

26/08/2025

BENHS Dinton Pastures – October 4th 2025, 10:30 – 16:00

An Introduction to the Identification of UK Spiders – Michael Davis and William Blumsom

During this workshop participants will gain the knowledge to identify many of the common spider families and species encountered in homes and gardens as well as the wider countryside. In addition, participants will learn about the resources available to help with spider identification, tips for examining and storing spider specimens and how to go about recording them. The day will consist of a combination of taught sessions as well as practical sessions looking for spiders around Dinton Pastures, subject to prevailing weather conditions and working on identification using microscopes.

To book a place please mail, supplying a contact phone: [email protected]

Image: Steven Falk

26/08/2025

BENHS Dinton Pastures - An introduction to myriapods and isopods - Dr Duncan Sivell November 22nd, 10:30 - 16:00.

A workshop on centipedes, millipedes and woodlice that will give an overview of the British fauna, focus on characters required for identification, discuss aspects of ecology and how and where to find these creatures, and advise on resources for further study. Myriapods and isopods can be easier to find during the winter months so the field season for these groups will be just beginning.

Whilst there is no charge for our workshop, nor any need to be a member, by joining you ensure these workshops can continue to be offered.

To book a place please mail, supplying a contact phone: [email protected]

Parking charges of £9.60 apply for the duration of the workshop and can be paid for in advance by using the RingGo app using location number 23817.

27/07/2025

Rescheduled BENHS Harvestman workshop with Meg Skinner and her new test British key to ID them . . .

Saturday September 13th 10:30 - 16:00, Dinton Pasture, Country Park, Nr. Reading.

To book: mail [email protected] providing a mobile contact number.