The Bordered brown lacewing (Megalomus hirtus) has been rediscovered on Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh after having not been seen for over 30 years, and feared to be extinct in the UK....
18/08/2015
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Weekend blaze damages RSPB Canvey Wick Nature Reserve
On Saturday 8th August a large fire swept through an area of the Canvey Wick nature reserve, located in South Essex, requiring the attendance of 5 fire crews, including a...
10/08/2015
Victory for the stunning Scarlet
Amazing miniature ‘beetle cottages’ co-designed by Lifeforms and Buglife for one of our rarest bugs, the beautiful Scarlet malachite beetle, have had their first success! For the first time a...
07/08/2015
Oilseed rape flourishes without bee-killing chemicals
The first harvest results of winter oilseed rape planted without neonicotinoid seed treatments have come in, and farmers are experiencing a better than usual crop – yields are higher than...
31/07/2015
Glow-worm beer supports insect charity
From the Notebook and Buglife have got together to produce a great tasting beer. Glow-worm light ale is vegan and 100% organic, brewed by the Stroud Brewery in Gloucestershire with...
29/07/2015
Pesticide approval strikes blow for bees
Buglife are outraged at the news that the Government will be allowing the planting of oilseed rape seeds, treated with bee-killing neonicotinoid insecticides this autumn. These toxic chemicals not only...
23/07/2015
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Archbishop blesses rare Yorkshire beetles
The rare Tansy beetle has received another boost to its conservation in the form of a blessing from the Archbishop of York, John Sentamu. Sophie Badrick received a personal letter...
16/07/2015
Wildlife Charity’s concerns of Osborne’s automatic planning permission
Buglife are seriously concerned over George Osborne’s latest announcement of plans to grant automatic planning permission on brownfield land. Whilst large a proportion of brownfield land does provide ideal opportunity...
13/07/2015
Making a B-Line in the West of England for National Pollinator Week
At the start of National Pollinator Week Buglife and Avon Wildlife Trust are pleased to announce the successful restoration of the first 100 acres of wildflower-rich grassland via the West...
13/07/2015
Wildlife organisations call to arms to help Devons bees
Buglife and other organisations involved in Devon Local Nature Partnership are appealing to Devon’s residents to do one simple thing to help bees and other pollinating insects this National Pollinator...
10/07/2015