Today it is one of the largest entomological societies in the world and holds a biannual National Congress every second March, a major scientific event with more than 1100 participants at its last occurrance at Caxambu in 1995. Collectors, photographers, Gardeners and any other butterfly enthusiasts are welcome to the meetings which imclude workshops, speakers and field trips. There is a monthly newsletter. There is currently no charge for membership. An international organization devoted to the study of all aspects of systematics and biology of beetles of the world.
Membership is open to any individual interested in the aims of the society.
Volume 50 is being published in 1996. Institutional subscriptions are also available. USA New members are also requested to include phone, fax, email, and an indication of their interests in beetles for inclusion in the membership directory. While our first priority is to serve young people, we have found it vitally important to work with parents, youth group leaders, naturalists, and other educators so that they can be better equipped to provide support and information on arthropods to the young people they interact with. Y.E.S. provides members with access to lots of resources and information, publishes member's articles, artwork and want ads at no charge, and offers discounts on minibeast merchandise.