Insects & invertebrates

What do ladybirds eat?

What do ladybirds eat? Do ladybirds bite? How long do they live? And where do they live? Find out all about these spotted insects with our expert guide.
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Stunning bee photographs shine light on the life (and death) of more than 20,000 species

A provocative new exhibition aimed at highlighting the existential threat to thousands of bee species around the world is coming to the UK. We look at what to expect from 'Bees: A Story of Survival' through a series of spectacular images...
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All you need to know about earthworms, including why they are so good for our soil

There’s a lot more to earthworms than meets the eye says Joanna Carter. Here she explains how these little critters play a crucial role in keeping our soil healthy.
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British shieldbug guide: how to identify and where to see

Shieldbugs, sometimes known as stink bugs, are a common sight in Britain's gardens, parks and countryside. Though many of these shield-shaped insects may look the same, there are in fact numerous shieldbug species that live in the UK, from the common green shieldbug to the hawthorn shieldbug. Learn more about these intriguing members of the Hemiptera order with our expert guide
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Caterpillars guide: common UK species, what they eat and are they poisonous?

Caterpillars in the UK come in many shapes and sizes, from little green ones to striking yellow and black ones. But which is which, and what butterfly or moth do they turn into? Learn how to to identify some of the UK's most common and spectacular species, what they eat and whether they're poisonous with our beginner's guide to caterpillars.
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How a gin-maker has created a wildlife haven

Explore the gardens and farm of Warners Gin in Northamptonshire where wildlife – and the flavours of nature – are encouraged, in episode 14, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
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