Batman hoverfly
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
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Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
Hoverfly ID Workshop with Yorkshire Naturalists' Union
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Join expert Yorkshire naturalist, Derek Whiteley, and sharpen your hoverfly identification skills. Learn the distinguishing features of true flies and how to identify them to species level. No…
Wild about Gardens campaign asks us all to become hoverfly heroes
Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts
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…
An Introduction to Ants with Brian Eversham
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Learn more about these fascinating invertebrates, including their biology and behaviour
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…
Celebrating Elke Mackenzie: Explorer, scientist and lichenologist, in honour of LGBTQ+ History Month
Finley Reynolds, Co-Chair of The Wildlife Trusts' Out for Nature network, explores the legacy of Elke Mackenzie—a trailblazing botanist and explorer whose lichenology work shaped natural…
The Wonderful World of Wasps - Adrian Knowles
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Join Adrian to learn more about the full spectrum of wasps we have living here in the UK