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Insect quiz

An insect quiz for nature enthusiasts - how well do you know your insects?
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Adopt an insect

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor an insect with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children! Adopt a stag beetle, a butterfly or a bee.
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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.…

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Buzz Map: Insect DNA Mapping

This link will open on the London Wildlife Trust website.

Join Walthamstow's conservation team in a citizen science project discovering the diversity of insects from across the UK.

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Action for Insects campaign

The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
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Incredible insects

Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.

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Freshwater - examples of our work

Examples of The Wildlife Trusts work to restore and protect freshwater habitats like ponds, streams, lakes, rivers and ditches for wildlife and people.
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Insect-friendly gardening

Insects can be the organic grower’s best friend. Whether pollinators or predators, they will help manage unwanted garden visitors and keep your garden healthy. This identification page will help you recognise seven of our favourite garden insects - one for each day of the week! Whatever you do, don’t spray or squash them ……