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…
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…
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
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…
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…
Local Wildlife Sites (LWS) are havens for wild species. In this blog, we explain how they are protected.
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
A true wildlife 'hotel', Honeysuckle is a climbing plant that caters for all kinds of wildlife: it provides nectar for insects, prey for bats, nest sites for birds and food for small…
A new partnership with local Glamping site Home Farm Glamping will help protect wildlife in Hertfordshire and Middlesex and bring glampers closer to wildlife.
Hillingdon Council is planning to build a new Watersports Facility and Activity Centre on Broadwater Lake, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This would be catastrophic for wildlife and…
This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.