Martin Harvey
@kitenet.bsky.social
Mostly insects and biological recording, UK-based (he/him)
https://linktr.ee/kitenet
https://linktr.ee/kitenet
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An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
An across-government technical assessment published today recognises that "nature is the foundation of national security" and that "every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse". A rational response to this would be to get very serious about nature recovery.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Are you planning to undertake a project in 2026 which involves collecting plant-related data?
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
January 19, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Are you planning to undertake a project in 2026 which involves collecting plant-related data?
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
Would you like <£1,000 towards your costs?
Apply for a #BSBIPlantStudyGrant!
Here's how:
bsbi.org/learn/grants...
Read how a #BSBIGrant helped Katherine research ancient meadows:
bsbi.org/blog/2026/01...
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An excellent paper "Fine details: Tips for improving specimen photography" by @ajcann.bsky.social in latest edition of British Journal of Entomology & Natural History just arrived @britentsoc.bsky.social 🪳🕷🪲🐝🦗🦟🐞
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
An excellent paper "Fine details: Tips for improving specimen photography" by @ajcann.bsky.social in latest edition of British Journal of Entomology & Natural History just arrived @britentsoc.bsky.social 🪳🕷🪲🐝🦗🦟🐞
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Every year I try to repurpose #BlueMonday (which we all know is a load of 💩) and advocate for #insects by showcasing some beautiful BLUE BUGS!
Please join me by sharing your photos or artwork with the hashtag #BlueBugs 🦋🩵
📷 Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Please join me by sharing your photos or artwork with the hashtag #BlueBugs 🦋🩵
📷 Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
January 19, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Every year I try to repurpose #BlueMonday (which we all know is a load of 💩) and advocate for #insects by showcasing some beautiful BLUE BUGS!
Please join me by sharing your photos or artwork with the hashtag #BlueBugs 🦋🩵
📷 Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
Please join me by sharing your photos or artwork with the hashtag #BlueBugs 🦋🩵
📷 Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus)
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Congratulations to @craigbennett3.bsky.social on his OBE for services to the environment
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/craig-b...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/craig-b...
Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, awarded OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026 | The Wildlife Trusts
Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026, in recognition of his outstanding services to the environment – following decades of c...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Congratulations to @craigbennett3.bsky.social on his OBE for services to the environment
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/craig-b...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/craig-b...
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Honeybees and Marmalade Hoverflies out in Calverley Grounds today, along with a foraging Buff-tailed Bumblebee worker.
January 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Honeybees and Marmalade Hoverflies out in Calverley Grounds today, along with a foraging Buff-tailed Bumblebee worker.
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Excited #fungifriends to see my first Scarlet Elfcups of the year and one a perfect little❤️ too! 🥰
#fungi #mushroommonday #fungifriday
#fungi #mushroommonday #fungifriday
January 18, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Excited #fungifriends to see my first Scarlet Elfcups of the year and one a perfect little❤️ too! 🥰
#fungi #mushroommonday #fungifriday
#fungi #mushroommonday #fungifriday
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Thinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project?
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Thinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project?
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
buff.ly/fvThSQq
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Nice to be starting 2026 with our new paper with @sei.org on making #CitizenScience biological recording more inclusive @savebutterflies.bsky.social doi.org/10.5334/cstp...
Increasing Inclusivity in Biological Recording in the United Kingdom: Progress to Date and Future Priorities | Citizen Science: Theory and Practice
doi.org
January 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Nice to be starting 2026 with our new paper with @sei.org on making #CitizenScience biological recording more inclusive @savebutterflies.bsky.social doi.org/10.5334/cstp...
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Turning wildlife sightings into powerful data 🐝🌿
Every iRecord submission supports research and conservation nationwide. Join iRecord 101 with @earthwormuk.bsky.social Brown (Thu 2 Apr 2026) and learn how to get started or level up.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734876575...
@ukceh.bsky.social
Every iRecord submission supports research and conservation nationwide. Join iRecord 101 with @earthwormuk.bsky.social Brown (Thu 2 Apr 2026) and learn how to get started or level up.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734876575...
@ukceh.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Turning wildlife sightings into powerful data 🐝🌿
Every iRecord submission supports research and conservation nationwide. Join iRecord 101 with @earthwormuk.bsky.social Brown (Thu 2 Apr 2026) and learn how to get started or level up.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734876575...
@ukceh.bsky.social
Every iRecord submission supports research and conservation nationwide. Join iRecord 101 with @earthwormuk.bsky.social Brown (Thu 2 Apr 2026) and learn how to get started or level up.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1734876575...
@ukceh.bsky.social
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First global analysis of its kind, led by UKCEH, has shown the impacts of invasive alien species on insects.
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
January 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
First global analysis of its kind, led by UKCEH, has shown the impacts of invasive alien species on insects.
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
The study found the non-native animals & plants on average reduce abundance of terrestrial insects by 31% and species richness by 21%.
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/insect...
🧪 1/ #biodiversity
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Biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet & to protect it, we need to understand how nature is changing 🌍💚
Our latest blog reflects on new findings about how local & national biodiversity monitoring can work together to support #NatureRecovery 👇
jncc.gov.uk/news/why-loc...
#TogetherForNature
Our latest blog reflects on new findings about how local & national biodiversity monitoring can work together to support #NatureRecovery 👇
jncc.gov.uk/news/why-loc...
#TogetherForNature
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Biodiversity is essential for a healthy planet & to protect it, we need to understand how nature is changing 🌍💚
Our latest blog reflects on new findings about how local & national biodiversity monitoring can work together to support #NatureRecovery 👇
jncc.gov.uk/news/why-loc...
#TogetherForNature
Our latest blog reflects on new findings about how local & national biodiversity monitoring can work together to support #NatureRecovery 👇
jncc.gov.uk/news/why-loc...
#TogetherForNature
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🐌🎉 One year ago this week, the Pyrenean Semi-slug (Semilimax pyrenaicus) was discovered new to Britain — found on Cwmaman Tip, near Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
🐌🎉 One year ago this week, the Pyrenean Semi-slug (Semilimax pyrenaicus) was discovered new to Britain — found on Cwmaman Tip, near Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
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Our new 416pp #FliesofBritainandIreland covering over 1300 species & with over 1500 photos is now being printed - due mid Feb 2026. You can still pre-order until 31 Jan bit.ly/4dqQI8Z
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social @gailashton.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @georgemcgavin.bsky.social
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social @gailashton.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @georgemcgavin.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Our new 416pp #FliesofBritainandIreland covering over 1300 species & with over 1500 photos is now being printed - due mid Feb 2026. You can still pre-order until 31 Jan bit.ly/4dqQI8Z
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social @gailashton.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @georgemcgavin.bsky.social
@flygirlnhm.bsky.social @gailashton.bsky.social
@dipteristsforum.bsky.social @georgemcgavin.bsky.social
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The reason for my radio silence on socials lately. Coauthorship on a guide to one of the most diverse orders of insects is a lot of work it turns out! This is a monumental, beautifully illustrated book and I can't wait for people to see it. There is still time to preorder your copy this month!
RACING TO THE FINISH LINE Now that the introductory pages of our #FliesofBritainandIreland are being finalised the book is nearing completion - due Jan/mid-Feb 2026. Pre-order now bit.ly/4dqQI8Z @gailashton.bsky.social @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @dipteristsforum.bsky.social @wildlifekate.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The reason for my radio silence on socials lately. Coauthorship on a guide to one of the most diverse orders of insects is a lot of work it turns out! This is a monumental, beautifully illustrated book and I can't wait for people to see it. There is still time to preorder your copy this month!
My first garden light-trapping in 2026 has so far produced two moths, Mottled Umber and this Dark Chestnut (which I've not recorded here since 2020). A good start to the year! #TeamMoth
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
My first garden light-trapping in 2026 has so far produced two moths, Mottled Umber and this Dark Chestnut (which I've not recorded here since 2020). A good start to the year! #TeamMoth
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SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 21st February 2026 is Coleopterists Day at Liverpool Museum. A fun and informative programme of talks with access to the entomology collections in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there. Details on how to attend following soon 🪲
@colsocbi.bsky.social
@colsocbi.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 5:53 PM
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 21st February 2026 is Coleopterists Day at Liverpool Museum. A fun and informative programme of talks with access to the entomology collections in the afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there. Details on how to attend following soon 🪲
@colsocbi.bsky.social
@colsocbi.bsky.social
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Coming soon. As one of the people who've had a chance to read an early draft, I can whole-heartedly second this review by @markavery.bsky.social!
Sunday book review: Pan-species Listing by @graemelyons.bsky.social
Publisher: @pelagic.bsky.social
Review: markavery.info/2026/01/04/s...
"Hardly anyone has the knowledge to write this book & even fewer could write it so well!"
Publisher: @pelagic.bsky.social
Review: markavery.info/2026/01/04/s...
"Hardly anyone has the knowledge to write this book & even fewer could write it so well!"
January 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Coming soon. As one of the people who've had a chance to read an early draft, I can whole-heartedly second this review by @markavery.bsky.social!
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Happy New Year from the PoMS team! Incase you missed our December newsletter, find it here including:
📊 updates on 2025 surveys
🌼 FIT Count projects (now is the perfect time to sign up for 2026)
🪰🐝🐞 links to a great series of past & upcoming #pollinator themed webinars!
mailchi.mp/39d2be14e1f2...
📊 updates on 2025 surveys
🌼 FIT Count projects (now is the perfect time to sign up for 2026)
🪰🐝🐞 links to a great series of past & upcoming #pollinator themed webinars!
mailchi.mp/39d2be14e1f2...
A record-breaking year for FIT Counts - thank you!
mailchi.mp
January 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Happy New Year from the PoMS team! Incase you missed our December newsletter, find it here including:
📊 updates on 2025 surveys
🌼 FIT Count projects (now is the perfect time to sign up for 2026)
🪰🐝🐞 links to a great series of past & upcoming #pollinator themed webinars!
mailchi.mp/39d2be14e1f2...
📊 updates on 2025 surveys
🌼 FIT Count projects (now is the perfect time to sign up for 2026)
🪰🐝🐞 links to a great series of past & upcoming #pollinator themed webinars!
mailchi.mp/39d2be14e1f2...
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Congratulations to Dr Margaret Bradshaw, who has done more than anyone to promote understanding and conservation of Upper Teesdale's unique arctic-alpine flora.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Teesdale botanist and mountain rescue team founder turns 100
Dr Margaret Bradshaw receives a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla on her 100th birthday.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations to Dr Margaret Bradshaw, who has done more than anyone to promote understanding and conservation of Upper Teesdale's unique arctic-alpine flora.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
iRecord and other Indicia websites seem to be down at the moment, an unexpected side-effect of IT maintenance at UKCEH, due to be completed by c. 9.30 this evening
January 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
iRecord and other Indicia websites seem to be down at the moment, an unexpected side-effect of IT maintenance at UKCEH, due to be completed by c. 9.30 this evening
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🦋🌿Hiring 12 x Botanists or Entomologists for 2026 field surveys in England!
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
January 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
🦋🌿Hiring 12 x Botanists or Entomologists for 2026 field surveys in England!
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
4-month, full-time roles from late April to early September.
Field sites in Yorkshire, Devon, Warwickshire, Kent/Sussex, Lincolnshire/Cambridge, Essex/Suffolk.
Apply now: ceh.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CEH_Ca... 🧪
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Join us for our dipterists.org.uk/events/dipte... Love to see lots of beginner dipterists, so much to learn! Bursary available to help fund email enquiries@dipterists.org.uk deadline extended to 31-3-26. @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social
@royentsoc.bsky.social
#entomology #flies
@royentsoc.bsky.social
#entomology #flies
January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Join us for our dipterists.org.uk/events/dipte... Love to see lots of beginner dipterists, so much to learn! Bursary available to help fund email enquiries@dipterists.org.uk deadline extended to 31-3-26. @flygirlnhm.bsky.social @britentsoc.bsky.social
@royentsoc.bsky.social
#entomology #flies
@royentsoc.bsky.social
#entomology #flies
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The programme is out for our Symposium, Exploring Queerness in Natural History, on 5 February.
We're excited to hear from our Symposium Curators, Connor Butler and @aquadan1.bsky.social, as well as talks from Simon Goldhill, @canopyrobin.com and @rossbrooks.co.uk. (1/3)
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We're excited to hear from our Symposium Curators, Connor Butler and @aquadan1.bsky.social, as well as talks from Simon Goldhill, @canopyrobin.com and @rossbrooks.co.uk. (1/3)
buff.ly/jc6Unz7
Symposium | Exploring Queerness in Natural History
A one-day, interdisciplinary symposium centring LGBTQ+ inclusion in the environmental sector.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The programme is out for our Symposium, Exploring Queerness in Natural History, on 5 February.
We're excited to hear from our Symposium Curators, Connor Butler and @aquadan1.bsky.social, as well as talks from Simon Goldhill, @canopyrobin.com and @rossbrooks.co.uk. (1/3)
buff.ly/jc6Unz7
We're excited to hear from our Symposium Curators, Connor Butler and @aquadan1.bsky.social, as well as talks from Simon Goldhill, @canopyrobin.com and @rossbrooks.co.uk. (1/3)
buff.ly/jc6Unz7