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.
Businesses in Surrey to invest in nature
Environment becomes urgent priority for sustainable growth
Footballers, batmen and heroes
This spring celebrate hoverflies with insect expert Vicki Hird MSc FRES!
Common groundhopper
Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.
Greening our streets
Working together to bring wildlife to our neighbourhood.
News
Find out who we are and what we do. Get the latest wildlife news and keep up to date with issues effecting nature in Surrey.
Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
Spotted flycatcher
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…