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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

photo of Lagoon sea slug (Tenellia adspersa)

Lagoon sea slug (Tenellia adspersa) © U.S. Geological Survey

Lagoon sea slug

Sea slugs can be colourful and beautiful and have been referred to as ‘sea butterflies’ or ‘sea angels’. The lagoon sea slug (Tenellia adspersa) is a rare species found in only a handful of sites in the UK. This sea slug is particularly attractive, varying in colour from pale yellow to brown with black speckles across its body and wing-like flaps called cerata. To find out more about this amazing creature click here Lagoon sea slug.

Latest News

 
Thames Estuary Airport – a threat to rare bees and a waste of time
Thames Estuary Airport – a threat to rare bees and a waste of time
Buglife warns that the proposal for a Thames Estuary airport will ultimately have to be rejected as an option as it would jeopardise nationally important populations of rare bumblebees and other invertebrates, and would contravene wildlife protection laws.
 
Marvellous Minibeasts in the classroom
Marvellous Minibeasts in the classroom
Buglife has created its first Marvellous Minibeast pack to educate youngsters about invertebrates.
 
Rugged oil beetle stronghold in the Stroud Valleys
Rugged oil beetle stronghold in the Stroud Valleys
Buglife and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust are celebrating the discovery of eleven rugged oil beetles at Elliott nature reserve, on Swift’s Hill near Stroud.
 
Buglife partner with the RSPB to help advise farmers
Buglife partner with the RSPB to help advise farmers
RSPB and Buglife to work in partnership to protect more farmland wildlife in the East of England.
 
Rugged oil beetle survey
Rugged oil beetle survey
This autumn we are searching for the fascinating yet threatened Rugged oil beetle and we need your help!
 
 

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