Delve into an experiment investigating the burrowing, feeding and casting behaviour of 50 species of earthworm with Yvan Capowiez (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment in France).
Category Archives: entoLIVE Blog
Molluscs on the March: Engaging the Public with Mollusc Collections
Mark Carnall (Oxford University Museum of Natural History) takes us on a journey into the magnificent world of molluscs with tales from the museum collections.
How Many Moths and Butterflies? The Importance of Taxonomy
Explore the stories behind the latest checklist of the Lepidoptera of the British Isles with Dr David Agassiz (British Entomological & Natural History Society).
Tiny Midges, Devastating Diseases
Dr Marion England (The Pirbright Institute) presents research into the impact of diseases spread by biting midges on livestock.
Plants for Pollinators: Using DNA to Explore Relationships in Gardens
Dr Abigail Lowe (Bangor University) presents her research using DNA to explore the intricate relationships between organisms in gardens.
Biodiversity Net Gain: What Could BNG Mean For Pollinators?
Professor Jeff Ollerton explores what Biodiversity Net Gain could mean for pollinating insect conservation in England.
Cave Spiders: Behavioural Adaptations in Webs, Foraging and Dispersal
Dr Thomas Hesselberg (University of Oxford) explores behavioural adaptations in cave spiders.
Sow Wild! and Insect Identification
Dr Janine Griffiths-Lee and Isobel Sexton (The Buzz Club) explore citizen science projects investigating the success of ‘mini meadows’ and the ability of citizen scientists to sample and identify insects.
A World of Wasps: Researching the Ichneumonid Wasps
Dr Gavin Broad (Natural History Museum) delves into the taxonomy of the Ichneumonid Wasps.
Bees and Beyond: Ecosystem Services at a Garden Scale
Dr Linda Birkin (University of Sussex) explores the importance of gardens for the wider environment in which they are nestled.
Biological Recording 