A great many wasps this month. Squatters I am absolutely rubbish at rearing insects but I'm trying to be a good Hymenopterist by rearing par...

London Natural History Society - the place for wildlife in London

One of the most valuable ways to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive the winter. Thankfully, all you need to do is do less yard work.

The head of a hoverfly is not only vital, but a fascinating structure designed for several functions. Here I compare the head of a hoverfly with a bee to see how they differ.

Organic farming often wins when we compare impacts on one unit of land, but there is no clear winner when we look at impacts per unit of food production.