Sixteen keen naturalists joined beetle expert Wil Heeney to explore the hidden wildlife of the Hogsmill Valley. Together they uncovered 89 species, from glittering soldier beetles to the dazzling Rose Chafer. The biggest surprise? Two rare leafhoppers never before recorded in London—proof that this chalk-stream corridor is bursting with life.
Tag Archives: coleoptera
British Springtails: How Many Species Really Are There?
James McCulloch (National Springtail Recorder) discusses the constantly increasing species list for UK Collembola.
Recording Beetles at Tolworth Court Farm
Joss Carr discusses what went down on our Beetle Field Recorder Day at Tolworth Court Farm… ladybirds, weevils, click beetles, tortoise beetles and more!
Insects That Live In The Sea: Why Are There Are So Few?
Prof Stuart Reynolds delves into the world of marine insects and why there are so few of them.
Insect Welfare: What Benefits Bugs?
Dr Meghan Barrett (Insect Welfare Research Society) explores insect sentience, pain and welfare considerations.
Improving Bee Hotel Design: The Big Bee Hotel Experiment
Prof Dave Gouslon presents how the Buzz Club are investigating the effectiveness of different bee hotels for UK bees.
Biodiversity Net Gain and Invertebrates: Are We Getting It Right?
Natalie Duffus (University of Oxford) presents her research into the ecological outcomes from biodiversity offsetting.
Earthworm Watch: Insights Into Urban Earthworm Communities
Dr Victoria J. Burton (Natural History Museum) discusses how her PhD used citizen science to gain insights into UK urban earthworm communities.
Insect Dogfights: How Aerial Combat Shapes the Patterns of Insect Flight
Dr Sam Fabian (Imperial College London) explores the fascinating world of insect flight.
Glowing, Glowing, Gone? The Plight of the Glow-worm in Essex
Dr Tim Gardiner discusses his research into the decline of one of Britain’s most iconic beetles.
Biological Recording 