How pitcher plants catch insects
This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2025.
Step into the feet of an ant and experience how insect-eating pitcher plants outsmart their prey. Explore how specialised surfaces, viscoelastic secretions and rain-powered springboards help these extraordinary plants to secure a meal.
Research at the Exeter Mechanical Ecology Lab focuses on understanding how carnivorous plants exploit physical principles to their advantage - and how these insights could inspire the development of smart surfaces or improved crop protection.
Attending the event
This drop-in activity will be held in the City of London 2 room on Saturday 5 July 2025, 10am – 6pm.
- Free to attend, no ticket required
- Due to limited capacity, there may be times when queuing is necessary for a short period. Please note that we operate on a first-come, first-served basis
- This activity will take place in person at the Royal Society
- Suitable for everyone
- Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
- Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café
For all enquiries, please email us.