Shining a light on glow worms
Renowned for their bioluminescence, glow worms are fascinating species and June through July is the ideal time to witness their impressive night-time light shows.
Renowned for their bioluminescence, glow worms are fascinating species and June through July is the ideal time to witness their impressive night-time light shows.
The white-clawed crayfish is the UK's only native freshwater crayfish, but sadly it is under threat from a non-native competitor. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has been working…
There are lots of insects we might associate with autumn rolling in – spiders, crane flies, wasps – but what about ladybirds?
As autumn approaches, we are beginning to see different species out and about. As some species head south, others are beginning their annual cycle. This week we talk about some of the wildlife to…
Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter
A trainee ecologist's quest to record Hampshire's 6 fritilllary butterfly species.
In early July Communications Officer, Claire Thorpe, was invited by Stephen of Sustainable Silchester to come on a glow-worm walk on Silchester Common.
This week, 17-25th July is national moth week. Celebrating these amazing insects and all the roles they play in our ecosystem. There are around 2,500 species of moth found in the British Isles.…
If you have a wildlife pond you may well have dragons visiting your garden! These beautiful insects are awesome fliers and fearsome predators, and they are a real joy to watch. This week, we take…
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.