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Water stick insect
The water stick insect looks just like a mantis. An underwater predator, it uses its front legs to catch its prey. Its tail acts as a kind of 'snorkel', so it can breathe in the water.…
Manx Wildlife Trust launch ’Action for Wildlife’, reimagining how Manx conservation is delivered.
Manx Wildlife Trust is launching a program of ten conservation projects to halt biodiversity decline!
Actions
From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.
State of Nature 2024 - Terrestrial Invertebrates
Climate friendly gardening
There are plenty of ways you can take action against climate change in your own backyard or local greenspace.
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Shieldbug Searching
We will be searching the bushes and vegetation to find and identify these insects and which nymph stage they are at.
Bronze shieldbug
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
My wild job
Hi! I’m Gemma and I am the Campaigns Assistant for Essex Wildlife Trust. In my job, I try to share my passion for nature with others, while encouraging people to love, care and take action for…
Common ragwort
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.