There is much more of a buzz than normal coming from the wildflower meadows, woodlands and wetlands of Rutland Water Nature Reserve this week, as staff and volunteers get excited about National…

In the fifth of a series of Action for Insects blogs, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale explains how invertebrates help clean up dead…

Winter can be a difficult time for many animals, but insects face specific challenges.
In the fourth of a series of Action for Insects blogs, Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust…

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale highlights some common insects you may spot in October. This is the third in a series of Action for…

Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter

Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust volunteer and amateur entomologist Kate Nightingale explains why insects are vital components of our ecosystem and how your garden can become a safe haven…

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. Ecologists, farmers…