Photographing bugs
Linda, a keen project volunteer and Conigre Mead warden, has written about photographing bugs for the Action For Insects project.
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Pepper saxifrage
Pepper saxifrage is a classic plant of unimproved hay meadows and roadside verges. It's upright, branching stems carry umbrella-like clusters of creamy-yellow, flowers in summer.
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.
Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Parent bug
The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
Peppercombe Wood
A strip of picturesque ancient woodland on the edge of Urchfont.
Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
Cinnamon bug
This distinctive black and red bug is an increasingly common sight across much of Britain.
Saucer bug
An underwater predator, the saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
Peppered moth
The peppered moth is renowned for its markings that have evolved to camouflage it against lichen in the countryside and soot in the city. It can be seen in gardens, woods and parks, and along…
Tortoise bug
A fairly large, variable shieldbug found in grassy areas across England and Wales.
Take action for wildlife
How to take wildlife friendly steps in your own home, space and garden.