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.…
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.…
Carlton Marshes: Come and make an insect home to put up in your garden.
A group of Wildlife Trusts call for urgent action on insects - together we can reverse unnoticed ‘apocalypse’
This spell of autumn sunshine keeps the insects flying from damselflies and dragonflies to plenty of butterflies.
Sam Hanks, Farmland Wildlife Advisor, explores how insects are in decline globally, and that the UK is sadly no exception. Both abundance and diversity are reducing at alarming rates. In the…
Hawk Honey looks at how insects are vital for ecosystems and how their health directly affects other species, including us.
Solitary bees are important pollinators and a gardener’s friend. Help them by building a bee hotel for your home or garden and watch them buzz happily about their business.
Summer is a great time to look at our other residents. Almost anywhere you go at Lackford Lakes you will see our butterflies, dragonflies and other insects. To make the most of your visit, we…