Where have the UK’s wasps have gone?
This article in The Conversation (23 August 2024) shares what scientists know about low wasp numbers this year but how data is lacking on what is happening long term. It describes the valuable role wasps play in our ecosystem.
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, [...]
The minibeast, the myth and the legend – earwigs in the UK
Next time your pupils discover an earwig in your school grounds, be prepared to share some amazing earwig facts with them. Check out this great Field Studies Council article (24 August 2022). Uncover some earwig myths (they don’t crawl into your ear), some facts (they make great parents) and watch [...]
Underground influencers
This Scottish Pollinators post (28 April 2022) explores the world of the earthworm.
Fireflies in Scotland? Aye right!
Think again…check out this Field Studies Council blog post by Charlotte Martin, a glow worm hunter, and find out more about these fascinating invertebrates.