This 14 Spot Ladybird (Propylea quattuordecimpunctata) was found in Cumbria early in the summer and we also spotted one in Lancaster. The background colour of the 14 spot ladybird can range from almost white to deep yellow and the black markings appear elongated and oblong shaped rather than spots. Sometimes the spots can merge but the centre line down the back of the wings … [Read more...] about 14 Spot Yellow Ladybird
Insects
Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
The Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum), a widespread native of mainland Europe (hence Le Tree Bee), has been spotted once again in Northumberland National Park by the Authority’s bee expert, Shaun Hackett, during a guided walk on Simonside for the Rothbury Walking Festival. … [Read more...] about Hooray – Le Tree Bee is Back!
Grant for butterfly scheme
Britain’s most threatened butterfly is being offered a helping hand to recovery in the Morecambe Bay and South Cumbria area, thanks to a grant boost from the Forestry Commission’s English Woodland Grant Scheme. The Morecambe Bay limestone area and the South Cumbria low fells are the last national stronghold for the High Brown Fritillary butterfly and the single most … [Read more...] about Grant for butterfly scheme
Bumble Bees Need You!
With spring in the air, it will soon be time for the queen Bumble Bees to emerge from hibernation. … [Read more...] about Bumble Bees Need You!
Dragonflies & Damselflies
You can help waterway ecologists. Let Waterscape know what species you've spotted on Britain's rivers, lakes and canals by taking part in British Waterways' 2008 National Wildlife Survey. … [Read more...] about Dragonflies & Damselflies