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A Guide to Cuckoo Bumblebees
Imposters and usurpers, the world of cuckoo bumblebees is certainly an intriguing one. Meet the species you could encounter across…
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A big year for ladybirds! Exploring your discoveries so far
Together, you’ve helped make the 2022 North East Ladybird Spot the biggest yet but there’s still time to get involved…
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An Encounter with a Ladybird Parasite
While recording as part of the North East Ladybird Spot, Sam Gemmell encountered more than he bargained for when he…
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A short guide to the North East’s grassland ladybirds
In Spring and Summer, many ladybirds become much easier to spot across the North East. Can you find and record…
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Meet the North East’s Inconspicuous Ladybirds
As part of the North East Ladybird Spot, you’ve been observing a number of small, unusual and altogether inconspicuous ladybirds…
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Exploring ladybirds at Havannah Nature Reserve
Local naturalist, Sue Hudson, shares a recent trip to Havannah Nature Reserve that saw NHSN members find and record a fantastic ten species of ladybirds…
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Exploring urban ladybirds in Jesmond
Last week, a group of seven local students took to Jesmond Old Cemetery on a sunny Saturday morning with the…
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Exploring your North East ladybird sightings so far
Take a closer look at your sightings and discoveries during the first month of this year’s North East Ladybird Spot…
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Spider families and their webs
Undergraduate student, Sam Gemmell, takes a closer look at spider webs exploring how you can identify their owner without a spider in sight…
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A year of North East ladybirds
Local naturalist, Chris Barlow, looks back over a successful year spent recording and enjoying the North East’s ladybirds I’ve been…