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.…
Prof Dave Goulson, the leading national expert in bumblebee and pollinator ecology, explains why insects are in decline and suggests how we should tackle this crisis
Professor Dave Goulson explains when to look out for bumblebees emerging and how to tell them apart.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust are inviting wildlife detectives of all ages to discover incredible insects at a free family event at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve near Penrith on Sunday 8th July.
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
Developing a flowering annual border with plant selections for wildlife.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust launches short film to help pollinating insects
Eyes on Eycott Hill is a wonderful animated film produced by a group from the Edington Centre in Penrith. The work was inspired by site visits to the nature reserve and stories written by children…
Our Get Cumbria Buzzing film is shortlisted for a national award
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Short animated films about Natural Flood Management in Cumbria will be showcased at Learning on Screen Awards in London