Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Entomological Society
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Here at DaNES we enjoy exploring the diverse and fascinating world of insects and their non-marine arthropod relatives. We hold events and field visits to help record invertebrates across our area and have a database of over half a million records.
I thought at first this was Phasia hemiptera but i now think it is a male Ectophasia crassipennis (seen in Sussex)? A recent colonist to BI in 2019 that is established in the south and now spreading north. No NBN records for Derbys/Notts.
September 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I thought at first this was Phasia hemiptera but i now think it is a male Ectophasia crassipennis (seen in Sussex)? A recent colonist to BI in 2019 that is established in the south and now spreading north. No NBN records for Derbys/Notts.
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From the MV in Belper last night, this amazing-looking Hook-winged Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides), a first for me. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @chrisjacksonlrps.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social
May 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
From the MV in Belper last night, this amazing-looking Hook-winged Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides), a first for me. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @chrisjacksonlrps.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social
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Up to three insect species become extinct in Australia every week, report says
Up to three insect species become extinct in Australia every week, report says
Threats include climate change, habitat loss, land clearing, waterway pollution, misuse of insecticides and introduced species
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December 10, 2024 at 6:51 AM
Up to three insect species become extinct in Australia every week, report says
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The wasp mantisfly, Climaciella brunnea, is not a wasp, a mantis, or a fly. It is instead a type of spider-eating lacewing that keeps itself safe by looking like it has a painful sting, which is does not.
Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology
Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology
November 10, 2024 at 1:36 PM
The wasp mantisfly, Climaciella brunnea, is not a wasp, a mantis, or a fly. It is instead a type of spider-eating lacewing that keeps itself safe by looking like it has a painful sting, which is does not.
Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology
Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology
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Please #repost/#share for the #bees.🙏🏼🐝
This matters.
So let’s talk about #honeybees in the context of ‘Saving the Bees’.
Let’s cut the bull and cut to the chase as there’s way too much confusion/misinformation out there which is a hinderance to, and detrimental to, genuine bee saving.
1/18
This matters.
So let’s talk about #honeybees in the context of ‘Saving the Bees’.
Let’s cut the bull and cut to the chase as there’s way too much confusion/misinformation out there which is a hinderance to, and detrimental to, genuine bee saving.
1/18
November 17, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Please #repost/#share for the #bees.🙏🏼🐝
This matters.
So let’s talk about #honeybees in the context of ‘Saving the Bees’.
Let’s cut the bull and cut to the chase as there’s way too much confusion/misinformation out there which is a hinderance to, and detrimental to, genuine bee saving.
1/18
This matters.
So let’s talk about #honeybees in the context of ‘Saving the Bees’.
Let’s cut the bull and cut to the chase as there’s way too much confusion/misinformation out there which is a hinderance to, and detrimental to, genuine bee saving.
1/18
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Due to an amazing response, there are now two Conservation + biodiversity 🌱 starter packs:
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Click both links to follow some great people + organizations.
Let me know if you'd like to be included. (Check both lists to make sure you aren't already.)
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go.bsky.app/SSa4Azz
go.bsky.app/SDWEKyn
Click both links to follow some great people + organizations.
Let me know if you'd like to be included. (Check both lists to make sure you aren't already.)
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November 12, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Due to an amazing response, there are now two Conservation + biodiversity 🌱 starter packs:
go.bsky.app/SSa4Azz
go.bsky.app/SDWEKyn
Click both links to follow some great people + organizations.
Let me know if you'd like to be included. (Check both lists to make sure you aren't already.)
🍄🐝🦍🦠🌵🏔️
go.bsky.app/SSa4Azz
go.bsky.app/SDWEKyn
Click both links to follow some great people + organizations.
Let me know if you'd like to be included. (Check both lists to make sure you aren't already.)
🍄🐝🦍🦠🌵🏔️
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UK supermarkets urged to stop using #neonics and other bee-toxic #pesticides. Call comes as @PAN_UK ranks supermarkets on efforts to protect consumers, farmworkers & wildlife from pesticides.
Take action & see where your supermarket ranked: www.pan-uk.org/supermarkets/
Take action & see where your supermarket ranked: www.pan-uk.org/supermarkets/
Supermarkets Pesticide Ranking
UK supermarkets are not doing enough to protect human health, wildlife or the environment from pesticides. Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) continue to be used within the global supply chains of all...
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November 17, 2024 at 5:52 PM
UK supermarkets urged to stop using #neonics and other bee-toxic #pesticides. Call comes as @PAN_UK ranks supermarkets on efforts to protect consumers, farmworkers & wildlife from pesticides.
Take action & see where your supermarket ranked: www.pan-uk.org/supermarkets/
Take action & see where your supermarket ranked: www.pan-uk.org/supermarkets/
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Did you know there are more living organisms in one handful of healthy soil than there are people on Earth? It can take 100s of years for just 1cm of soil to form, so it's vital we look after it – avoiding pesticides is one easy action.
More: bit.ly/3ULsOhO
#biodiversity #nature
More: bit.ly/3ULsOhO
#biodiversity #nature
November 18, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Did you know there are more living organisms in one handful of healthy soil than there are people on Earth? It can take 100s of years for just 1cm of soil to form, so it's vital we look after it – avoiding pesticides is one easy action.
More: bit.ly/3ULsOhO
#biodiversity #nature
More: bit.ly/3ULsOhO
#biodiversity #nature