Spiked shieldbug
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
The spiked shieldbug has fearsome shoulder projections or 'spikes' and a predatory nature. This brown bug feeds on caterpillars and other insects in woodlands and on heathlands.
Look out for the feathery leaves of Spiked water-milfoil just below the surface of streams, ditches, lakes and ponds; its red flowers emerge from the water in summer. It provides shelter for a…
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
An ambitious plan to halt and reverse declining native species abundance across the Peak District has been awarded £1.69 million funding from the Government's Species Survival Fund.
This species has never before been recorded in Derbyshire.
There's still plenty of wild things to see during the winter months, we've put together a little guide for what you might be able to find around our nature reserves during winter!
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
An underwater predator, the Saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife
Build your own bug mansion and attract a multitude of creepy crawlies to your garden.
There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.
Derwent Connections was established to see the creation of a new, dynamic landscape along the Derwent Valley corridor, stretching from the National Forest in the midlands to the Northern Forest in…