The Entomological Society of Japan () was founded in 1917 for the purpose of improving and promoting
entomology
Entomology (from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (''éntomon''), meaning "insect", and -logy from λόγος (''lógos''), meaning "study") is the branch of zoology that focuses on insects. Those who study entomology are known as entomologists. In ...
in
Japan
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. In 1995 the society merged with the Japanese Society of Applied Zoology and Entomology. As of 2024, the society has 958 total members.
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External links
* Official website :
The Entomological Society of Japan'
* Official website :
The Entomological Society of Japan''
Entomological societies
1917 establishments in Japan
Scientific organizations established in 1917
Scientific organizations based in Japan
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