Introduction to Shieldbugs and Leatherbugs
-Find out how to identify shieldbugs and leatherbugs, where to find them, and learn about their life cycles
Topics: Insect
The UK's ladybird species
Ladybirds are probably our most familiar beetles – and also some of the most popular. They’re known as the gardener’s friend, as many hunt the aphids that occasionally feed on our prized plants. Take a closer look in this blog!
Invertebrates in Kent
Have you spotted a slug, snail, fly, bee or other invertebrates that you'd like to identify? Our species explorer helps guide you through these complex species. Learn about them and how to identify them here!
Other Insects in Kent
Some of the insect species that you need to know about including caddisflies, lacewings, mayflies and silverfish. Learn about Kent's species and how to support them in our species explorer.
Crustacea, Centipedes and Millipedes in Kent
Learn about Kent centipedes and millipedes and the ways you can help them thrive through our species and habitat guides.
Bugs in Kent
From stink bugs and shieldbugs to pondskaters discover the world of small insects and how to identify them in our wonderful guide to common bugs in Kent.
Beetles in Kent
Trying to identify a beetle in Kent? Learn about some of the most common types in our handy species explorer.
Damselflies in Kent
Find and learn about the many wonderful species of damselflies in Kent using our handy species guides.
Dragonflies in Kent
Discover the most successful hunters in the UK, dragonflies. Use our handy species guides to learn about them and how to identify them.
Grasshoppers and Crickets in Kent
Discover a variety of grasshopper and cricket species that live in our county! Hard to see but if you do, our species guides will help you identify them!