Pot beetles: training for identification, surveys and monitoring
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Pot beetles are a fascinating group of petal and leaf-eating beetles that get their name from the protective shell-like ‘pot’ that the larvae live in, created using their own droppings! In Scotland the Six-spotted pot beetle has only been recorded …
Pot-beetle Survey
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This survey day is being organised by Buglife to assess the status and remaining habitat for the rare Six-spotted Pot Beetle Cryptocephalus sexpunctatus. It has only ever been recorded at Kirkconnell Flow in Scotland. Pot beetles are a fascinating and charismatic …
Quest for Castle Critters – Ardrossan Bioblitz
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A free family-focussed bioblitz event at the historic Ardrossan Castle and nearby beach. Activities will include: Castle tours (all day) Rockpooling (12.30pm onwards) Beach detectives (12.30pm onwards) Bird walks (11.30am, 3pm) Nature treasure hunt (all day) Marvellous moths (11am) Finding …
REARRANGED – Botany Group field meeting (Kirkcudbrightshire) – Arbigland
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See event on Thu 5th July
Recorders’ Group – Ayr Gorge
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SUP is registered in Scotland as a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Registered address: The Southern Uplands Partnership, Studio 2, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1 3PE. Company No. SC200827 / Charity No. SCO29475