Blue Ground Beetle Identification at Bovey Valley Woodlands

Thursday 14th May, 2026 - 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Trendlebere Down Car Park, Bovey Valley Woodland Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9LJ

Join us on the evening of 14 May to learn how to identify and survey the beautiful Blue Ground Beetle.

🗓️ Thursday 14 May 2026
🕙 8:30pm – 10pm
📌 Trendlebere Down Car Park, Bovey Valley Woodland, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9LJ

In this training session, you’ll learn about this charismatic and rare beetle species, known from only 15 sites, including Dartmoor. As the sun sets, local expert John Walters will guide your group and show you what to look for when searching for and recording this elusive species.

No experience is required. We look forward to seeing you there!

The National Lottery Heritage Fund, supported by National Lottery players, has kindly funded this session as part of the Moor Invertebrates project.

Booking information

While this is a free event, please book in advance to secure your place by visiting our TryBooking page.

Date: Thursday 14th May, 2026 - 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Cost: Free

Organiser: Buglife

Contact: [email protected]

Booking: Please visit our TryBooking page to book your place.

Region: Buglife England

Location: Trendlebere Down Car Park, Bovey Valley Woodland Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9LJ