Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs

Shieldbug Crucifer (Gill and John Brook)

Shieldbug Crucifer (Gill and John Brook)

Shieldbug (Gill and John Brook)

Shieldbug (Gill and John Brook)

Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs

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Find out how to identify shieldbugs and leatherbugs, where to find them, and learn about their life cycles

Event details

Date

Time
10am - 4pm
A static map of Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs

About the event

Shieldbugs and leatherbugs represent a small group of often very attractive insects that are easily identifed in the field with a little knowledge.

The morning will begin in the classroom with an introduction to the many species of shieldbugs and leatherbugs to be found in the UK. You will learn about their life cycles and how to identify them.

After lunch we shall search for and identify the several species of shieldbugs and leatherbugs that occur in the grounds of Tyland Barn.

By the end of the session it is expected that you will be able to:

  1. Identify common shieldbugs & leatherbugs
  2. Understand more about their lifecycles

Led by Gill and John Brook, Naturalists

Suitable for beginners and improvers

This study day may also provide the opportunity for those interested in furthering their study of shieldbugs and leatherbugs to become involved as recorders for the Atlas of Shieldbugs & allies of Kent.

Booking

Price

Standard fee: £35 per person per day.
Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Mobility

Tyland Barn is wheelchair accessible.  Disabled access to the barn and nature park (with a short nature trail) is very good.   

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What to bring

  • Packed lunch and drinks
  • Notebook and pencil/pen
  • A camera (not essential but some good photographic opportunities may present themselves)
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Jill Evington
Contact email: [email protected]