Royal Entomological Society Insect Photography Competition 2026

The Royal Entomological Society Insect Photography Competition 2026 is an international contest inviting photographic submissions of insects. It accepts entries from amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities and offers separate prize categories for entrants aged under 18 and those 18 and over. Entrants may submit images in jpg, jpeg or png format with a maximum file size of 10 MB and may enter up to three images. Digital adjustments preserving the integrity of the image are permitted, while major physical changes or additions to images are not allowed.

Cash prizes for winners as listed above; no entry fee.

Entries are invited from amateur photographers of all ages and nationalities; professional photographers are not eligible.

Black and white images eligible. digital adjustments allowed within integrity rules.