Batman hoverfly
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
This is an indoor meeting, we will be discussing how you can help invertebrates in your garden, nectar sources, shelter you can offer and creating bee homes for solitary bees. Why not have a try…
His excellency has kindly given us permission to search the grounds of government house for invertebrates, there are shrubberies, wooded areas and compost heaps to explore. Plus, with the…
This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+
Join John Showers and learn about these fascinating flies
Come along for a fun filled day of exploration and investigation into the lives of some of our incredible invertebrates.
An illustrated talk by Ian Barthorpe.
Nature-based Day Camp for 8 - 12 year olds. Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision.
Nature-based Day Camp for 8 - 12 year olds. Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision.