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Insects

White Tailed Bumblebee

Honey Bee

There are literally thousands of insects that live in the UK. Amongst them are the pollinators, such as bees, without which plant life would not be able to germinate. Here are just a few sample photos of insects that have been spotted in Ecological Owlthorpe.

Common Wasp

7-Spotted Ladybird

Ant

Fly

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There are a number of organisations which can help with identification of insects and other invertebrates that you may find in Ecological Owlthorpe, Here are one or two web-sites you may find helpfull.

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/take-action-insects

https://www.royensoc.co.uk/identifying-insects

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/animals/other-invertebrates/

 

 

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