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Buglife is the only organisation in Europe devoted to the conservation of all invertebrates, and we are passionately committed to saving Britain's rarest little animals, everything from bees to beetles, and spiders to snails. Today bugs are under threat as never before, so help us to secure a diverse and wildlife-rich planet for future generations.

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Bug of the month

Plant gall caused by Diplolepis mayri © Alan Stubbs

A miniature fire gall by a tiny gall wasp (Diplolepis mayri)

This miniature gall, which looks as though it is on fire, is situated on a rose leaf. It is caused by a tiny gall wasp. This gall wasp is a rare species but it was photographed only 400 yards from the Buglife office in Peterborough. So, keep your eyes peeled this month and see if you can find any insect galls.

To find out more about this amazing creature click here.

Latest News

Wonderful Wasps - Stop Swatting Wasps Pledge

Buglife is asking people to take a new look at wasps and to sign up to the Stop Swatting Pledge.

A Pseudoscorpion (Microbisium brevifemoratum) (c) Gerald Legg

Scottish Invertebrate Species Checklists Published

Buglife has published the first 15 Scottish Invertebrate Species Knowledge Dossiers. These documents provide summaries of existing information for groups of invertebrates known to occur in Scotland.

New Brownfield Stepping Stones Officer vacancy

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to implement and develop Buglife's brownfield conservation work in the North of England.

Exciting new fundraiser vacancy

We are seeking an experienced, talented and enthusiastic fundraiser to take the lead in raising funds for Buglife for an interim period. This is your opportunity to make your mark!

Rare spider rediscovered in Essex

A team of conservationists have rediscovered the rare Midas tree-weaver spider in Epping Forest, Essex. The spider had not been seen anywhere in the UK for eight years.