ELIGIBILITY:

Entries are invited from amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities, and the competition is free to enter.

The competition will open to entries on 30 January 2025 at 09:00 (UK time) at the start of Insect Week. The closing date for the competition is 31 October 2025—entries received after 23:59 (UK time) on that date will not be eligible.

Professional photographers (those who make money from wildlife photographs beyond potential social media royalties and prize funds); and

Individuals (or their immediate families) directly involved in the Competition’s organisation.

RES staff members

Those who work as RES volunteers or work for Insect Week partners are not excluded if they are not directly involved in the Competition’s organisation.

The competition has two categories and entrants should use choose the appropriate option on the online submission form:

18 and over (with themes “Insect behaviour”, “Insect portraits”, “Insects in their environment”)

Under 18s

Smartphone (open to both Over 18s and Under 18s)

Any entrant found to have entered the competition using the wrong submission form will be disqualified.

BENEFIT:

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

£750 for the 1st prize winner in the 18 and over Category;

£500 for the 2nd prize winner in the 18 and over Category;

£450 for the 1st prize winner in the Under 18 Category; and

£250 for the 2nd prize winner in the Under 18 Category.