Last Days of the Drunken Wasps
As the summer draws to a close wasps become bold, aggressive and even more unpopular than usual but their unruly behaviour hides a sad tale. Read more
insects
Cinnabar Moth (Tyria Jacobaeae)
The cinnabar moth is a daylight flying moth with caterpillars that are prone to cannibalism. Sadly they are in decline (and not because they keep eating each other). Read more
A Common Darter Takes it’s First Flight
We filmed a common darter dragonfly emerging unexpectedly from a two-gallon bucket full of blanket weed. See it open its wings and take its first flight. Read more
The Violet Ground Beetle
The violet ground beetle is a fast moving predator who’s a gardener’s best friend (unless the gardener picks it up). Read more
The Bee Fly (Bombylius major) – Looks Dangerous…Actually Harmless (to humans)
The bee fly is an interesting and dangerous looking insect. Despite their alarming looks they do not sting or bite but their larvae have a more sinister secret. Read more
Pseudeuophrys lanigera – The House Jumping Spider
This furry little spider has some tricks up it’s (eight) sleeve(s) that make it an accomplished hunter that doesn’t even need to spin a web. Read more