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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
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
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!
 
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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.
 
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Rare species named for the first time by British public
Ten previously unnamed British species, including eight invertebrates, are now enjoying some long-awaited limelight as the results of the competition to give them popular names have now been announced.
 
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Don’t cut the countryside!
England’s conservation organisations have joined forces to paint a grim picture of a countryside starved of money by budget cuts.
 
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Insect Passport Winners Anncounced
As part of National Insect Week Buglife hosted 'Make an Insect Passport competition'. Over 80 children took part and the winners are ready to be announced.
 
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Take part in a new Water Survey
The survey aims to get lots of people out and about in their local area exploring ponds and lakes. Anyone can take part by identifying a variety of amazing bugs, such as water beetles and pond skaters.
 
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Snug as a Bug - spring is here
In the autumn we asked you to take part in our Snug as a Bug campaign and make a cosy bug hotel for bugs to shelter in over the winter. Well, spring is here and it's time to find out which bugs 'checked in'!
 
Scottish Invertebrate News
NEW Scottish Invertebrate Newsletter
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new newsletter - Scottish Invertebrate News. This exciting biannual newsletter provides updates on new discoveries, volunteer opportunities and events for the interested amateur to the experienced expert.
 
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Help us find the Chestnut click beetle
Help Buglife find the Chestnut click beetle! No previous beetle expertise needed - just a keen eye and a spare afternoon is all that is required.
 
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Buglife calls for massive increase in wild flowers
The UK has lost more than 3 Million hectares of wildflower rich habitat since the second world war, but farming wildlife schemes have only recreated 6,500 ha. Buglife is calling on Government to tackle the issue head on and create a network of wildflower meadows.
 
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British Wildlife Photography Awards 2010
After a successful first year and widely acclaimed photographic exhibition celebrating British wildlife, the BWPA has announced the launch of its second competition, now open for entries
 
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Wildlife Destroying Sheep Dip Finally Withdrawn
Buglife is delighted that finally the Government and manufacturers of Cypermethrin sheep dip have today announced the withdrawal of all relevant product permissions.