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.
An introduction to insects
There are over 24,000 species of insects, many of which are regular visitors to our own gardens.
Braydon Forest Marsh Fritillary Project
Securing vital habitat at Upper Minety in Wiltshire for the marsh fritillary butterfly.
Goal 1: Nature Recovery
Nature Recovery within Wiltshire and Swindon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions to Wiltshire Wildlife Trust answered.
Invest in High-Integrity Biodiversity Net Gain in Wiltshire
Wiltshire is home to some of the UK’s most rare ecological landscapes; to fund the restoration of natures recovery at the scale and speed required, we have developed a range of high integrity BNG credits to meet biodiversity net gain requirements for housing and infrastructure developments are happening in our region.
Footballers, batmen and heroes
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
Common groundhopper
Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.
Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.