Exploring the insect world
Wednesday 14th December 2022
There are so many ways to have an encounter with insects in the UK. People, young and old, can get out and marvel at the…
Eyes are your best piece of equipment!
Wednesday 14th December 2022
A great thing about getting stuck into insects is that you don’t really need any kit, at least, not to get started. Insect hunting isn’t…
Favouring the scorpion fly
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Male scorpion fly, Panorpa communis perched on a green leaf with it’s tail curled up © Matt Cole “What’s your favourite insect?” I usually hate…
Hover flies, leaf-cutter bees and ‘no-see-ums’
Wednesday 14th December 2022
In August last year LE contacted me from Shropshire about an insect invasion of her car port. There were seeming thousands of insects, which despite…
Ladybird Days
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Description © Credit Helen Roy is a research ecologist at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Her research focuses on the effects of environmental change…
Podcast – Author M.G. Leonard
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Author M. G. Leonard tells us about her inspiration for making insects the heroes in her hit children’s book ‘Beetle Boy’. Listen…
The Royal Entomological Society’s Insect Week 2022
Friday 21st October 2022
Perceptions of insects – Philias and Phobias Article by Dr Franziska Kohlt, University of York Insects seem to be uniquely polarising. But why is it we…
The Year of the Fly
Monday 4th March 2019
In 2019 a series of events is taking place worldwide to celebrate the true flies (Diptera). Stalk-eyed fly, family Diopsidae. © Weixang Lee Flies are one…
The Great Bug Hunt 2016
Friday 1st July 2016
Winning schools announced WOW! So many facts and figures, presented in a fascinating way. Insects forever! (David Bellamy OBE) The winners of this year’s Great…
Bug of the Day – Sunday
Thursday 30th June 2016