Entomological Society of Queensland

10/05/2026

A passion for nature and research is what defines Senckenberg. We live (bio)diversity. And we want all our employees to be able to fully develop their potential. Openness and respect are our core values. Equal opportunity is a matter of course for us.

10/05/2026

The Australian Crop Mirid (ACM), Sidnia kinbergi Stål (Hemiptera: Miridae), is highly polyphagous and is endemic to Australia. It is widely distributed across Australia and New Zealand and feeds on a...

10/05/2026

The Bad at Goodbyes podcast features the Enigma Moth (Aenigmatinea glatzella), a critically endangered species found only on Kangaroo Island, Australia. https://badatgoodbyes.com/enigma-moth.html

10/03/2026

Community Butterfly Survey at Toohey Forest as part of Brisbane's Big Butterfly Count

10/03/2026

It is with great sadness that the Australian Entomological Society acknowledges the passing of Dr Bill Humphreys.

Dr Bill Humphreys was an esteemed senior scientist at the Western Australian Museum, where he led Terrestrial Invertebrates, and remained an active Research Associate and Adjunct Professor at the University of Western Australia.

His pioneering study of subterranean biodiversity in Western Australia demonstrated that cave (troglofauna) and groundwater (stygofauna) communities are highly endemic, genetically distinct, and globally significant relict lineages. He described more than 100 blind subterranean diving beetle species, along with numerous other taxa.

With over 400 peer-reviewed publications, the highest H-index of any WA Museum scientist, and the 2008 Australian Biological Resources Study Eureka Award for Outstanding Taxonomic Research, he achieved exceptional scientific impact while helping embed subterranean fauna into environmental impact assessment and conservation policy.

His expertise and tireless research efforts will be greatly missed.

Vale Dr Bill Humphreys.

10/03/2026

The project's success largely relies on citizen scientists spotting a distinct white dot on the wings of moths.

10/03/2026

16/06/2025

The late entomologist Geoff Monteith was posthumously honoured and appointed as Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division. It's so well deserved. Here is an excerpt from https://www.gg.gov.au/kings-birthday-2025-honours-list:
The late Dr Geoffrey Blyth Monteith, St Lucia QLD 4067
For distinguished service to entomology, to the taxonomy of Australian insect fauna in the wet tropics, to
mountain biodiversity, and to the museum sector.
Queensland Museum
• Former Honorary Research Fellow.
• Senior Curator, Lower Entomology, 1978-2007.
• Author, The Dodd Collection of Butterfly and Insect Cases, 2010.
• Recipient, Museum Medal, 2007.
The University of Queensland
• Curator, Insect Collection, 1966-1978.
• Entomologist, 1962-1978.
Australian Entomological Society
• Assistant Editor, Australian Entomologist, 1993-2021.
• Business Manager, Australian Entomologist, 2007-2019.
• Queensland Regional Councillor, 1980-1983.
• Editor, Myrmecia, 1982-1991.
• Member, Conservation Committee, 1971-1984.
• Chair, Conference Organising Committee, 1981.
• Member, Conference Organising Committee, 1987-1988.
• Recipient, Inaugural Service Award, 1994.
• Life Member, 2008.
Entomological Society of Queensland
• President, 1974.
• Senior Vice President, 1973.
• Junior Vice President, 1975.
• Secretary, 1968.
• Councillor, 1988-1989, and 2005-2006.
• Chairman, Fauna Subcommittee, 1973-1975.
• Chairman, Publication Committee, 1970-1971.
• Member, Publication Committee, 1969.
• Librarian, 1962-1968.
• Life Member.
• Member, 1962-2024.
Queensland Naturalists' Club
• President, 1983-1984.
• Vice President, 1981-1983.
• Councillor, 1980-1985.
• Leader, Kroombit Tops Excursion, 1983.
• Leader, Cape Tribulation Excursion, 1982.
Professional Entomological Societies
• Former Member, Royal Entomological Society of London.
• Former Member, Australian Conservation Foundation.
• Former Member, Australian Littoral Society.
• Former Member, Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland.
• Former Member, Queensland Conservation Council.
• Member, Moths and Butterflies Australasia Inc. (MABA), 2022-2024.
Publications
• Author, The Butterfly Man of Kuranda, Frederick Parkhurst Dodd, 1992.
Awards and Recognition include:
• Best History of Zoology book, Whitley Awards, 1992.
• Australian Natural History Medallion, Field Naturalists’ Club of Victoria, 1997.
• Queensland Natural History Medallion, Queensland Naturalists’ Club, 1998.
• Stephen Heard, Top 10 most commemorated scientists in history, 2020.
Image: Entomological Society of Queensland.

07/05/2025

A creepy-crawly milestone for Queensland spider biodiversity! 🕷️

In a two year research project conducted by Queensland Museum Kurilpa and WA Museum Boola Bardip, scientists have identified 55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders which makes the Aname genus now one of the most diverse and widespread groups of arachnids in the country!

Studied throughout the Mulga Lands of south-western Queensland, this secretive, burrowing arachnid lives across remote ecosystems from rainforests to arid outback zones. 🕸️ They play a vital role in their ecosystems and are now helping researchers understand evolution, biodiversity, and conservation like never before.

It’s a win for science, nature lovers, and Queensland's wild and wonderful backyard! 💚

21/04/2025

A two-year study into Australian wishbone spiders has resulted in the discovery of 55 new species.