Identify beetles
Beetles can be found throughout the UK, with many visiting gardens. We've put together a guide to identifying some of the more common or noticeable species.
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Species recovery projects
The Wildlife Trusts are working to help species pushed close to extinction and to reintroduce missing keystone species.
The brilliance of beetles
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
Tiger beetles
Find out where you can see Britain's biggest tiger beetle. Watch a larva waiting to ambush, or an adult speeding off after its prey.
Forgotten species
We’re shining a spotlight on some species that are often overlooked.
Gardeners urged to help beetles
Beetles are the unsung heroes of the garden and need our support urge the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and The Wildlife Trusts, as they launch 2021’s Wild About Gardens campaign.
Wildlife laws under threat: protected species
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected tomorrow, we’ve been sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today,…
2-day Introduction to Water Beetles with Kevin Rowley and Henry Stanier
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Learn how to identify water beetles
For ages 13+ - Introduction to Invertebrates with Brian Eversham
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Join WTBCN Chief Executive Brian Eversham and learn about the ecology and behaviour of invertebrates and why they matter
Lowland Heath & Invertebrates - Bridgnorth Branch
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We’re delighted to welcome Hayley Dorrington, Warden at Highgate Common with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, for an evening exploring the importance of lowland heathland — one of the UK’s rarest and…
Species Recovery Appeal
Yorkshire is incredible. The Dales and Moors to coastal cliffs support over 3,000 different plants, birds and animals. However, our 'State of Yorkshire’s Nature' report exposes the…
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.