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Welcome to Buglife - Conserving the small things that run the world

Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates, and we are passionately committed to saving Britain's rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, and spiders to snails. Today bugs are under threat as never before, so help us to secure a diverse and wildlife-rich planet for future generations.


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Bug of the month

water bear
Tardigrade - water bear © R.Gills & R.J Haro, University of Wisconsin

Water bears – Tardigrades

Tardigrades look like chubby, microscopic bears. They are known for being almost indestructible and have even survived in space! They can withstand extreme pressures and temperatures and can live for years without water!

To find out more about this amazing creature click here

Latest News

 
scarlet malachite beetle
Captive breeding sucess for rare Scarlet malachite beetle
The successful breeding the Scarlet malachite beetle in captivity will enable Buglife to take forward the conservation work necessary to save this species
 
Photo of ladybird
Snug as a Bug campaign
Today we launch a new national campaign to get hundreds of people creating cosy homes for bugs this autumn! A bug-friendly garden is a wildlife-friendly garden - if you want a garden filled with life, you need to look after your bugs!
 
bronze tube web spider
Spider Hunt Results
The Spider Hunt results are ready to be announced today! You will be amazed at what we found - 15ft webs, shining spiders, and spooky Halloween happenings across the UK!
 
honey bee
Vanishing of the Bees
The possible role of neonicotinoid pesticides in bee decline is a key topic investigated in the new film the ‘Vanishing of the Bees’ which will be screened in York at the City Screen on Tuesday 13th October at 8.30pm.
 
Photo of dragonfly
Bug photo wins national photography award
A beautiful photograph of a damselfly silhouette has won the first ever British Wildlife Photography Awards