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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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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…
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Finding ladybirds in winter
Local naturalist, James Common, provides a short guide to ladybird spotting across the North East this winter….
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Beetles and Bugs before the Storm
North East Ladybird Spot volunteer, Daphne Aplin, shares her unexpected invertebrate discoveries during a winter visit to Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park….
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Explore the Curious World of Plant Galls
From Witches Broom to Silk Buttons, explore the world of plant galls and discover species you could encounter across the North East….
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