Taking Action For Insects
Increasing the number of invertebrates in Wiltshire.
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Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Take Action For Insects
Insects are dying out up to 8 times faster than larger animals and 41% of insect species face extinction.
Braydon Forest Marsh Fritillary Project
Securing vital habitat at Upper Minety in Wiltshire for the marsh fritillary butterfly.
An introduction to insects
There are over 24,000 species of insects, many of which are regular visitors to our own gardens.
Delivering nature's recovery
Projects at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust answered.
Footballers, batmen and heroes
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
A Wilder Farm Project
Orchards, ponds, trees and bees reveal the joys of habitat creation on a local sheep farm.
Where are the glow worms?
Robin Scagell tells us all about glow worms and where to find them for National Insect Week.