Creating space for insects
Insects have declined by 50% since 1970. Insects play a crucial role in our lives and in wildlife in so many ways that if they were to disappear, life as we know it wouldn't be the same. No…
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Loss of insects is a threat for us all
A new report, Insect Declines and Why They Matter, commissioned by Wildlife Trusts in the south of England has revealed conclusively that drastic declines in insect numbers look set to have far-…
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Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
The Insect/Human Apocalypse
There is a lot of talk about the ‘insect apocalypse’ – in other words the rapid collapse in numbers and species of insect living in our world, driven by humans.
Mottled grasshopper
The Mottled grasshopper can be found in dry grasslands, such as railway cuttings, and heathlands throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song…
New Forest insects given new lease of life thanks to novel approach
More than 24 acres of grassland - equivalent to over 13 football pitches - have been planted with wildflowers across the New Forest, helping to boost populations of insects and pollinators.
Grasshopper warbler
This small summer migrant travels from Africa to breed in the reedbeds of the UK. Rarely seen but given away by its insect like trilling call; the movement of the head during calling makes it…
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.…
Insect Apocalypse: it’s all connected
Rather like the layers and linkages in human society and economy, insects do different jobs in the ecosystem. This is an area of study in its own right, but it is also important to us because…
Common green grasshopper
The Common green grasshopper can be found in damp meadows and woodland rides throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…