Winter butterflies
Butterflies aren’t a species group we associate with winter, mostly seen on warm sunny days as they feed on the nectar from flowers. However, records show that there are butterfly sightings in…
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The brilliance of beetles
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
Moths and a bit more
The moth trap at Blashford Lakes is showing the signs of the changing seasons
Gardening for butterflies
Summer is peak butterfly season and gardens can be as good a place as any to spot these winged wonders.
Beetles - an underestimated garden friend
Did you know that there are 4,000 beetle species in the UK? You are probably familiar with the humble ladybird, an iconic beetle of children's books and one we welcome to our gardens. Have…
Saving our blue butterflies
Of all our butterflies, one group immediately springs to mind when we think of hot summer days. On a south-facing downland slope, bright blue butterflies skip and chase across the hillside.
Social Butterflies and Solitary Bees
We may be feeling we have metamorphosed from social butterflies into solitary bees in the past few weeks, but out there, there are plenty of both butterflies and bees working hard to ensure we can…
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Finding our fluttering friends - Butterflies to look out for
Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects. Their dazzling colours, gentle nature and arrival coinciding with warmer weather, help win a place in our hearts. It is fair to say, that for all…
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Red-breasted carrion beetle
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.