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Lesser Yellowlegs

The NatureSpot Species of the Month for September is this image of a Lesser Yellowlegs, taken by NatureSpot contributor Marian Markham. 

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Torymus bedeguaris male emerging from Bedeguar Gall

A Robin's Pincushion (Bedeguar Gall) isn't just a home for the wasp larvae that caused the gall to form, it's a thriving miniature ecosystem.

Darwins Tree of Life Drawing

More records are being submitted at genus level and above. Why - and does it matter? 

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A New Look for NatureSpot

NatureSpot has been around for a long time but now we have a brand new look. More...

Badger

The NatureSpot Species of the Month for August is this image of a Badger, taken by NatureSpot contributor Will Warley. More...

Google Gemini Wasp Image

As AI image-enhancement creeps into photography, new dangers arise. More...

Humming-bird Hawk-moth

It's an exceptional year for an impressive insect. More...

Giant Woodwasp

The NatureSpot Species of the Month for July is this image of a Giant Woodwasp, taken by NatureSpot contributor Bradders. More...

Hollyhock Weevil

The distinctive Hollyhock Weevil seems to be having a good year but we have few records. More...

Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly

The NatureSpot Species of the Month for June is this image of a Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly, taken by NatureSpot contributor Andy. More...

Aceria brachytarsus

There’s now a third species of gall to look out for on Walnut trees. More...

Leucozona lucorum

This lovely hoverfly is easy to recognise with a chestnut, white and black bands on its abdomen. More...

Hazel Dormouse

Over 40 rare hazel dormice have been reintroduced into a Leicestershire woodland this week. More...

Killer fungus?

Given a chance, the environment fights back against invasive species. More...

Common Cockchafer

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for May is this image of Common Cockchafer, taken by NatureSpot contributor Jane Hollingworth. More...

Common Swift Apus apus

What can we do about it? More...