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.…
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Conserving our insect pollinators
Our insect pollinators in the UK play a vital role in pollinating crops but we are seeing numbers rapidly decline.
Surrey insect champions needed to reverse insect decline
New report calls for ambitious pesticide reduction target
Amazing insects
Stag beetles, butterflies, damselflies and dragonflies. Summer is a great time for insect spotting in Surrey.
Why should we care about disappearing insects?
Opinions are divided about insects. For some of us, insects are beautiful, fascinating, joyful creatures – their buzz or fluttering by a vital part of our spring and summer.
Why I believe that now is the time to take Action For Insects
Often, if the subject of insects is raised, our instinct is to squirm. Insects don’t have the appeal of little hedgehogs snuggled in the autumn leaves or fox cubs playing in the grass, and yet…
New guide encourages us all to take urgent action for insects
The Wildlife Trusts and partners launch new practical initiative to help insects and reverse sharp declines in their populations
Surrey Wildlife Trust calls for urgent action for insects
New report reveals impacts of invertebrate apocalypse
Businesses in Surrey to invest in nature
Environment becomes urgent priority for sustainable growth
Small Woodland Management
If you are thinking about buying a small woodland or have just invested in one, this course is for you.
Footballers, batmen and heroes
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
Greening our streets
Working together to bring wildlife to our neighbourhood.