Insect Week 2025: All You Need to Know
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The global insect population is declining at an average of 2% every year. Yet, they are not the main focus of conservation efforts, with just 0.5% of funding going toward saving these vital creatures. Insects are the backbone of practically every ecosystem, contributing to soil health, the food chain, pollination, and even climate regulation. So, we had to ask: What is the most important information you need to know about this year’s Insect Week?
👉 Official Name: Insect Week
💚 Cause: Celebrate all insects and educate the public on the role they play in the world’s ecosystems.
📅 Next Date: June 23-29, 2025
🌐 Official Website: https://www.insectweek.org/
🐦 Hashtag: #InsectWeek
Keep on reading to find out all the important information about Insect Week at a glance, including its big picture, why it’s important, and how you can get involved. We’ll then share its brief history, three interesting facts about it, its future dates, and how you’ll never miss any important awareness event again.
The Most Important Information About Insect Week at a Glance
1️⃣ The big picture: Insect Week is a celebration of all insects, from ants to dragonflies and beetles, and the important role they play in ecosystems around the world. Wherever you live, it’s a great opportunity to take part in insect science, better understand insect species, and learn from experts.
2️⃣ Why is this important: The world has already lost 5-10% of all its insects within the last 150 years, equating to 250,000-500,000 species. In terms of diversity, insects represent more than two-thirds of the 1.5 million documented animal species. Yet, just 0.5% of all funds allocated to conservation go toward saving endangered insect species. If insect declines are not halted soon, it could cause terrestrial and freshwater systems to collapse, with profound implications for humans and the world as a whole.
3️⃣ How can you get involved: There are plenty of ways you can get involved in Insect Week, from setting up a fundraising event to volunteering for a local conservation group. Alternatively, the Royal Entomological Society holds numerous educational events and competitions in collaboration with partner organizations during Insect Week for you to get involved in.
Below are our favorite charities that are especially relevant for Insect Week:
- 9 Best Charities for Land Conservation
- 9 Best Charities for Protecting Nature
- 9 Best Charities That Help Farmers
A Brief History of Insect Week
When was this event established: Insect Week was initially set up in 2010 by the Royal Entomological Society to raise awareness of the plights affecting insect species around the world. It came at a time when British scientists were becoming increasingly worried that insect populations were declining due to climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices.
How has it developed since then: Today, Insect Week is a time to raise awareness of the importance of insects as pollinators and predators in conservation, food production, medicine, and ecology. It is marked with multiple events and competitions organized by the Royal Entomological Society, alongside other like-minded organizations, designed to help people of all ages better understand insects and to inspire the next generation of entomologists.
3 Interesting Facts About Insect Week
- Dispelling fears and misconceptions: Many people, especially those in developed countries, exhibit an irrational phobia of insects (called entomophobia). Teaching children about insects from a young age can help dispel these fears and improve future conservation efforts.
- Environmental responsibility: Evidence shows that early exposure to insects instills values of empathy and environmental responsibility in children. In this way, children understand that insects pollinate plants, serve as food for other animals, and break down waste into fertile soil.
- Natural antifreeze: Many insects around the world survive the winter months by replacing their body water with a chemical called glycerol, which acts as a natural antifreeze against cold temperatures!
Upcoming Dates of Insect Week
Insect Week is observed every year during the last full week of June.
| Year | Date | Day(s) |
| 2025 | June 23-29 | Monday-Sunday |
| 2026 | June 22-28 | Monday-Sunday |
| 2027 | June 21-27 | Monday-Sunday |
Never Miss an Awareness Event Again
Sources
- Reuters: The Collapse of Insects
- Insect Week: Home page
- NBC New York: Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
- Wildlife Trust: Insect declines and why they matter
- Insect Week: Learning Resources
- Impactful Ninja: 9 Best Charities for Land Conservation
- Impactful Ninja: 9 Best Charities for Protecting Nature
- Impactful Ninja: 9 Best Charities That Help Farmers
- Royal Entomological Society: Home page
- Science Direct: Evolutionary psychology of entomophobia and its implications for insect conservation
- CORE: Impact of early-exposure environmental education on a child’s selection of words and creativity
- National Library of Medicine: The Chemistry of Insect Hemolymph
- Smithsonian: Fun Facts About Bugs
