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1stAugust 2024

In defence of midges and maggots

01.08.24|Categories: Miscellaneous, Resources|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

4thJuly 2024

Insect Week Resources

04.07.24|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , |

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, [...]