Saving the small things that run the planetOn 5th – 7th June alongside the People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) we will be launching a Stag Weekend with a difference – and one that you can take part in during lockdown too! Guest...
02/06/2020
We’ve teamed up with Learning Resources, experts in educational toys that make learning fun, who have created a fantastic Kid’s Guide to Growing Fruit and Vegetables. The colourful graphic has...
06/05/2020
By Andrew Whitehouse, Countries Manager for Buglife Yesterday, I saw my first maybug of the year. Regular as clockwork, these large flying beetles appear in late April or early May....
29/04/2020
With its furry body, the Dark-edged bee-fly (Bombylius major) is commonly mistaken for a bee. These distinctive furry flies are active from March to June in gardens and along hedgerows...
05/03/2020
Common names for invertebrates can tell us about the historical and cultural relationships we have with wildlife, many have interesting origins. Some of the names for invertebrates in the Welsh...
14/01/2020
Background Biodiversity decline and nature conservation are higher up the agenda in this year’s general election than in any previous campaign. This is Buglife’s review of the commitments made by...
09/12/2019
This blog by Chief Executive, Matt Shardlow is adapted from Buglife’s evidence submission to Call for Knowledge on: “What are the impacts of pesticide and fertiliser use in farmland on...
22/05/2019
Crystal clear waters, tumbling through a rock-strewn channel – a scene that is encountered throughout Scotland. But in some of these watercourses, a truly special species can be found. Scottish...
15/04/2019
We could all do more to help with decreasing insect populations, but it can be tricky to know exactly what makes a difference and what doesn’t. Nicky Roeber, Online Horticultural...
25/03/2019
Roads. We’ve probably all been on one at some point in our lives. They are unavoidable. Whether it’s on the way to a pleasant day out, or on your daily...
06/03/2019