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Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Wildlife Trusts call for urgent action for insects, as new report reveals true impacts of unnoticed invertebrate apocalypse
Drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-reaching consequences for both wildlife and people.
European spoonbill
The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.
Marching on with moths
Discover the insects on the wing in early spring.
Buglife’s B-Lines will put a buzz back into Somerset‘s towns and countryside
An ambitious plan to help our bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinating insects has been launched today by Buglife with funding from Defra.
Bugs Matter
Insects underpin our natural world and their numbers can help us to better understand what is happening in our environment so join in our Bugs Matter survey now!
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Nation of insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
Fly orchid
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
Towards a Wilder Somerset
We have a vision for Somerset. It is a county teeming with wildlife, valued by everyone. We see landscapes full of flowers, accompanied by a chorus of bird song and buzzing with insects. Find out our plan to create a wilder Somerset.
Bronze shieldbug
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.