What do insects do all winter?
This article in The Conversation (23 December) describes how insects cope to shorter daylength and cold weather.
In defence of midges and maggots
This article in the Conversation (31 July 2024) goes some way to provide a convincing argument for the existence of midges. Like it or not, midges are part of our insect biodiversity. Only females of a certain species bite us. Midges help us model climate change, aid in the decomposition [...]
Insect Week Resources
The Field Studies Council (FSC) have been celebrating insect week in June. This yearly celebration of insects is part of the Royal Entomological Society #InsectWeek event. This includes fantastic Learning Resources. The FSC insect infographics help with insect identification. They can be used for personal reference or as teaching materials, [...]
Did you celebrate Insect Week 2023? Check out the free resources available anytime!
Discover why the Field Studies Council are getting involved in insect week 2023, PLUS free citizen science resources and some great insect infographics!
Nectar in flowers – what’s in it?
Many plants entice flower visitors with an irresistible reward: nectar. This article in Scottish Pollinators (19 May 2022), ‘A bitter-sweet medication’ explores the complex chemistry of nectar, and how these chemicals can help or hinder plant eaters and pollinators.
Why do insects lose their wings?
This post in Scottish Pollinators (12 May 2022) explores the evolutionary journey of insects, and why some have taken the flightless pathway.
Autumn means more house spiders and sugar hungry wasps
This article in The Conversation (23 September 2021) explains why.
