Royal Entomological Society Insect Hour: Insect collections - Life after death

Insect Hour: Insect collections - Life after death is a free online talk from the Royal Entomological Society. It brings together expert speakers for an accessible lunchtime session, with the event held on Zoom and time set aside for questions and discussion towards the end.

The talk explores the continuing importance of insect collections, showing how preserved specimens in museums are far from outdated. The session explains how these collections help scientists understand relationships between insect species and track changes in populations over time.

The featured speaker, Ashleigh Whiffin of National Museums Scotland, shares how insect collections support scientific research, education and outreach. The event is open to everyone, whether or not they are a member of the Society, and is designed for anyone interested in insects, biodiversity and museum collections.