Recently published in Austral Entomology, Mardon et al. document 18 flea species from Australian mammals, including the first records of fleas from the northern hairy-nosed wombat, koala and Wongai ningaui.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialAustralian Entomological Society
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The Australian Entomological Society aims to advance & disseminate entomological knowledge in all its aspects. Publisher of Austral Entomology.
@austentsoc.bsky.social@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Sobral & Grossi revise the Neotropical scarab beetle genus Brachysiderus, describing a new species from the Peruvian Andes and reinstating two species.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialThe Western Australian Museum is seeking a permanent full-time Director Science (Level 8, $163,427–$176,990) in Welshpool to lead multidisciplinary science, research and collections programs, and provide strategic leadership as part of the Executive Management Team. buff.ly/URZxvDs
@austentsoc.bsky.socialVoting for the 2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year is now open!
This year, the Australian Entomological Society has selected the Otway glow-worm (Arachnocampa otwayensis) as our candidate for Insect of the Year. Will it win your vote?
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Menard & Tatarnic describe Schnozimiris maculosus, a new genus and species of plant bug from Western Australia that is distinguished by its unusual head structure, extremely long labium and distinctive male genitalia.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology, Torres et al. found that Metarhizium anisopliae can effectively control the soybean pest Euschistus heros, with early-instar nymphs substantially more susceptible than older nymphs.
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@pipilika.bsky.socialReposted by @austentsoc.bsky.socialWe have a fully funded 3-year PhD position to study jumping spider navigation. Open to both domestic and international candidates. Details below. Join us!
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Katlav et al. found that two Australian entomopathogenic nematode isolates caused around 77% total mortality in small hive beetle pupae and emerging adults under semi-field conditions.
@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Rosa et al. describe two new species of Malaveria butterflies from Brazil’s high-altitude wet grasslands, providing the first account of the genus’s immature stages and new data on their distribution and life history. 🦋
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialFully funded PhD scholarship at Western Sydney University on using AI to automate monitoring of Australia’s priority insects, with applications due 30 September 2026.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Kovacs et al. describe Nocticola glenniei, a new Queensland cockroach species with two dramatically different male forms and a previously unknown association with the Giant Burrowing Cockroach. 🪳
@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology, Frost et al. provide molecular evidence of hybridisation between the New Zealand magpie moth Nyctemera annulata and its Australian sister species N. amicus, highlighting potential conservation risks to the endemic New Zealand species.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialRecently published in Austral Entomology: Duarte et al. revise the South American beetle genus Aclopus, describing a new genus and four new species, alongside new synonymies, identification keys and distribution maps. 🪲
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@austentsoc.bsky.social🎓 Upcoming workshop open to all PhD students: "Good feedback: Asking for it, getting it, and responding to it", covering how to ask for useful feedback, get it in a timely way, and respond effectively. 22 October | 2–4pm AEDT | Online.
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialThe Australian Entomological Society was saddened to hear of the death in June 2025 of popular entomologist Bob Taylor and is grateful to Ajay Narendra for bringing his passing to the attention of the Society. An obituary is being prepared for the November issue of Myrmecia.
@henrylnorth.bsky.socialReposted by @austentsoc.bsky.socialAt the end of the year I'll be back home Down Under to give a workshop on invasion genomics at the Centre for Biodiversity Analysis in Canberra (registration link below). Also looking forward to my first @ausevosoc.bsky.social and @austentsoc.bsky.social meetings!
@fiorella.bsky.socialReposted by @austentsoc.bsky.socialCalling out all #microCT / #photogrammetry / #3Dprinting nerds who work in #entomology in #Australia! We are having a symposium at the @austentsoc.bsky.social conference in December and we would love to hear from you!!!
Abstract submission closes 31st August!
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialLooking to attend the 57th AES Conference, 7-10 Dec 2026 at Macquarie Uni, Sydney?
Registrations for the AES Conference are now open. Register and find out more here: buff.ly/78HrY0W
🚨 Abstract submission closes 31st July
Early bird closes: 31st August
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@austentsoc.bsky.socialWe’re off to Sydney for this year’s AES Conference! We are looking for symposium leads to help shape the program. Submit your proposals to [email protected] by April 30!
