Batman hoverfly
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
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Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Homemade Hoverfly Lagoons
With the latest Wild About Gardens focus on hoverflies, Danielle Page talks us through how to create one particular habitat to tempt more of these incredible insects into your garden.
Adopt A Species
Our digital adopt a species packs make the perfect gift for nature lovers at just £15
Identifying species
Ever wondered what that bird or mammal might be? These pages provide identification information and photos for some common UK species.
Rare Species Guardians
A collaborative project with volunteers helping to monitor and protect Bedfordshire’s rarest plant species at sites across the county.
Rare Species Guardians
This year a new project has been gathering pace in Bedfordshire, the Rare Species Guardians. The project aims to monitor and protect the rarest fauna and flora across the whole of Bedfordshire.…
Wild about Gardens campaign asks us all to become hoverfly heroes
Humble hoverfly needs our help, say Royal Horticultural Society and The Wildlife Trusts
Rare Species Guardians Project
Read about the Rare Species Guardians project, which has been running in partnership with Bedfordshire Natural History Society and The Greensand Trust
When a 'new' species isn't news
Whether you call it a species or a subspecies, good conservation helps take care of both