Welcome To Bug & Garden
From bees to ants we’re passionate about shining a light on all the little critters that make our gardens and wild areas so special.
Fascinating facts about insects
Did you know that there are over 900,000 known species of insects on Earth, and they make up over 80% of all animal species?
From tiny but mighty ants to graceful butterflies you’ll be amazed to find out what’s happening in your backyard.
From beetles to butterflies
Did you know that some species of beetles can produce a toxic chemical as a defence mechanism against predators, while others have adapted to blend in perfectly with their environment?
Or that the wings of butterflies are covered in thousands of tiny scales, and that some species of butterfly can see ultraviolet light?
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If all mankind were to disappear, the world would regenerate back to the rich state of equilibrium that existed ten thousand years ago. If insects were to vanish, the environment would collapse into chaos.
— E. O. Wilson