Mottled grasshopper
The Mottled grasshopper can be found in dry grasslands, such as railway cuttings, and heathlands throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song…
The Mottled grasshopper can be found in dry grasslands, such as railway cuttings, and heathlands throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song…
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
The Common green grasshopper can be found in damp meadows and woodland rides throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
The Common field grasshopper can be found in sunny, grassy areas, particularly gardens, throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for…
This small summer migrant travels from Africa to breed in the reedbeds of the UK. Rarely seen but given away by its insect like trilling call; the movement of the head during calling makes it…
Penny Cullington, of Bucks Fungus Group, writes about discovering two species of fungi new to Britain at BBOWT's Rushbeds Wood nature reserve
A talk by Dr Helen Roy from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
Grassland and heathland are buzzing at this time of year, but is it a grasshopper or a cricket you can see? Get some top tips to work it out!
Today’s The State of the UK’s Butterflies 2015 report from Butterfly Conservation and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology shows that more than three-quarters of the UK’s butterflies have declined…