Black oil beetle
This impressive beetle digs burrows, lays thousands of eggs and has bee-riding larvae.
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About Us
Since 1962, we've been taking action to protect our natural environment here in Wiltshire and Swindon.
Let's talk about rhubarb
Mark from the Swindon Wellbeing Programme explains in his words how the group and their allotment has helped him.
Survey spectacular stag beetles this summer: Volunteers needed to record sightings of the UK’s biggest land beetle
The British public is being asked to keep an eye out for spectacular stag beetles this summer and record any sightings online, as part of a wildlife charity’s national Great Stag Hunt survey.
Blooming, Butterflies, Bugs and Beetles!
The theme of this month's blog is blooming! This describes the habitat the best at this time of year. We see waves of wildflowers and minibeasts as the seasons progress.
Free family event Country Comes to Town comes to Swindon for the first time
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has announced that its free family-friendly event Country Comes to Town will take place in Swindon in May.
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Whirligig beetle
Ever wondered what that little black dot whirling in circles on the top of the water of a pond is? Those are whirligig beetles! Often seen shooting across the water surface on the hunt for its…
Rosemary beetle
This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.
Taking Action For Insects
Increasing the number of invertebrates in Wiltshire.
Tansy beetle
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.
Minotaur beetle
Named for its three bull-like horns, the minotaur beetle is a large dung beetle found on grassland and heathland. Adults drag dung back to their nests for their larvae to feed on.