Is this a known association @britishbugs.bsky.social

Anyone able to suggest what this is? I've seen three Forget-me-not Shieldbugs struggling to walk in garden which on inspection have had one of these objects stuck to the underside. They are about 3mm long and fairly hard to touch. Not opened one up yet but wondering if parasitic egg case or seed?

@vc40orthops.bsky.social and I are pleased to announce the publication today of the “Micro ladybirds of Britain and Ireland”, in collaboration with the FSC: www.field-studies-council.org/shop/publica...

Shout out to fellow #ToadPatrol. Anyone else seen a real noticeable affect on female numbers after the 2022 drought year. I've been concerned about dwindling female numbers on my Sandy, Beds patrol for few years and looking at data this evening there was a serious decline between 2022 and 2023

And so it begins for another year......a small effort but it all adds up 🙂 #toadpatrol

We are the Coleopterists Society of Britain and Ireland!🐞, Our aim is to further beetle research, standardise and promote recording, and to develop and encourage public awareness and conservation of the 4,000+ species of beetles found on these islands.

Check us out: www.colsoc.org

"It’s not the first time we’ve heard newts being used as the scapegoat for development delays. But, let’s be clear, it’s simply not true."

Read our CEO @jeremybiggs.bsky.social' response to the Chancellor's speech on proposed planning reforms.

freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/are-new...

🦇 Nature vs Growth? The false choice threatening our future: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/01... .

Should developers 'stop worrying about the bats and the newts'? They don't have to; pitting nature against development is dangerous, irresponsible and unnecessary.

Today’s launch of the Land Use consultation is an important step. Land is a finite resource, and we have multiple demands on it for biodiversity, ecosystem services, food, timber, minerals, housing, energy and infrastructure. A strategic plan is essential if we are to reconcile these different uses.

By now, everyone’s probably aware that the Government’s speech-writers love taking cheap shots at newts. Here's what we think about this at Freshwater Habitats Trust! freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/are-new...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting on Saturday

In case you missed it, all the brilliant talks from the day are now available to watch back on our YouTube channel! Grab a cuppa and catch up here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=qLhn...

#UKMRM #MothsMatter

Environmental rules are vital to protect wildlife, but with intelligent planning it is perfectly possible to boost development & nature together🏘️

Government must stop demonising nature protection

Read more on our response to yesterday's speech from the Chancellor👇

www.wcl.org.uk/response-to-...

Stop worrying about bats and newts? No Rachel Reeves MP – start worrying about the future of our economy if we tear down the nature it depends on.

Nature isn’t a blocker; it’s the foundation of growth.

49,000 signatures for banning driven grouse shooting - thank you for your strong support. Plz sign & share petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

Looking forward to 50,000 soon.

Uh oh, invasive species alert! This is Two-spined Acaena, a South American plant which produces burs with hooks that snag on passing animals (or botanists!) to spread its seeds.
Unfortunately on the rise in central Scotland, where it can carpet woodland floors.
plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9...

Roll up roll up, join us at @morethanadodo.bsky.social on February 22, 2025 from 10:00 ! We’re bringing together a mount-Rushmore level crossover of beetle experts, enthusiasts and curious minds for a day of engaging talks + tours and discussions!🐞 #insects, #entomology, #bugs,🌍

Anyone familiar with laboulbeniomycetes? Hazarding a guess at Helodiomyces elegans. From Dryops luridus on Anglesey, August 2024