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Promoting the study and conservation of invertebrates in North West England

Promoting the study and conservation of invertebrates in North West England

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Upcoming Events

  • Bee Identification Training: From Field to Microscope24th Apr - 17th Jul 2026 : 10:30am - 4:00pm
  • More than Just House Flies – An Introduction to British Muscidae Webinar27th Apr 20267:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Risley Moss Invertebrate Recording Day15th May 202610:00am - 4:00pm
  • Crag Bank Invertebrate Recording Day Visit 15th Jun 202610:00am - 4:00pm
  • Jumping Plant Lice (Psyllids) Workshop13th - 14th Jun 2026 : 10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Heswall Dales Invertebrate Recording Day26th Jun 202610:00am - 4:00pm
Common Groundhopper (Tetrix undulata)Phil Smith Devil's Hole, Sefton Coast 7 August, 2017
Bombylius majorLeanna Dixon Chester 21 April, 2020
Sitticus floricolaRichard Gallon Vicarage Moss 2 October, 2017
Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa)Phil Smith Hightown 29 May, 2018
Dark Tussock moth (Dicallomera fascelina)Phil Smith Hightown Dunes 16 May, 2018
Bronze Sheildbug (Troilus luridus)Phil Smith Freshfield Dune Heath 11 August, 2018
Sawflies (Symphyta)Gary Hedges World Museum Collections 20 December, 2019
Dune Chafer (Anomala dubia) Birkdale Green Beach 15 June, 2018
Platyrhinus resinosusLeanna Dixon Cleaver Heath 8 April, 2019
Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus Leanna Dixon National Wildflower Centre, Broadgreen 4 June, 2014

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Latest Blogs

  • Major Regional Diptera resource goes online
  • Invertebrate Notes March 2026
  • Robberflies (Diptera, Asilidae) of the Sefton Coast, north Merseyside
  • Invertebrate Notes February 2026
  • Aculeate Hymenoptera from vane traps at Leighton Hall and Hyning Priory, Lancashire, in 2025
  • Invertebrate Notes January 2026

Latest Resources

  • The Complete Diptera of Lancashire and CheshireDownload Now
  • A provisional Checklist of Barkflies (Psocoptera) for Cheshire & LancashireDownload Now
  • Alan Brindle’s contribution to UK Diptera recording as revealed in the Manchester Museum card indexDownload Now
  • The Diptera of Lancashire and Cheshire up to 1970 Kidd and Brindle (1959) revisitedDownload Now
  • The influence of canopy cover on nest size and distribution of the red wood ant Formica rufa L. at its northern limitDownload Now
  • BAS Atlas – Spiders, Harvestmen and PseudoscorpionsDownload Now
  • Unlocking the potential of an unmonitored site for Dingy Skipper and Small HeathDownload Now
  • A baseline survey for the Nationally Scarce and declining mining bee Andrena tarsata and Nationally Rare nomad bee Nomada roberjeotiana in Cheshire in 2025Download Now

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πŸͺ° Robberflies of the Sefton Coast

New article by Phil Smith & Pete Kinsella showcasing the Asilidae recorded on the Sefton Coast - with photos, species accounts and recent discoveries.

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Robberflies (Diptera, Asilidae) of the Sefton Coast, north Merseyside - North West Invertebrates
Many of the 29 species of robberflies (Asilidae) known to occur in Britain and Ireland show a preference for dry, well-drained soils, coastal dunes being a favoured habitat (Falk et al., 2026). Smith & Kinsella... Read more Β»
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πŸͺ΅ New regional checklist released!

A provisional checklist of Barkflies (Psocoptera) for Cheshire & Lancashire by Keith Fowler is now available via North West Invertebrates. This is the first checklist for this under-recorded group in the region, bringing together records from museums, recording schemes, local record centres, iRecord and the NBN Atlas.

πŸ‘‰ Download it here:
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A provisional Checklist of Barkflies (Psocoptera) for Cheshire & Lancashire - North West Invertebrates
Psococerastis gibbosa – (c) David Williams Summary This document presents a provisional checklist of barkflies (Psocoptera) recorded in Cheshire and Lancashire (VC58,59,60). It is the first checklist for the region covering this order of insects.... Read more Β»
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🐝 New blog out now 🐝

Our recent blog, written by Chloe Aldridge, takes a closer look at the bees and wasps recorded from vane traps at Leighton Hall and Hyning Priory in 2025. The findings highlight a varied bee and wasp fauna and provide useful new data for regional recording.

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Aculeate Hymenoptera from vane traps at Leighton Hall and Hyning Priory, Lancashire, in 2025 - North West Invertebrates
Vane trapping was carried out by the Tanyptera Project on two sites, Leighton Hall and Hyning Priory, in the Morecambe Bay area of North Lancashire (VC60) during spring and summer 2025, primarily targeting saproxylic insects.... Read more Β»
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πŸͺ° Not just House Flies!

Join Mike Ashworth for an intro to British Muscidae on 27 April, 7:30 - 9:00pm

πŸ‘‰ Book now: https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/muscidwebinar/
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🌿 Coming up in June!

We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Joe Botting for a two‑day workshop delving into the fascinating world of Jumping Plant Lice (Psyllids).

πŸ“ Day 1 – World Museum: Get to grips with Psyllid ecology and identification through talks, demonstrations, and hands‑on time in the entomology lab.

πŸ“ Day 2 – Rixton Clay Pits: Head into the field to practise your new ID skills, and see these insects in their natural environment.

Whether you're new to Psyllids or looking to expand your knowledge, this workshop offers a rare chance to learn from a leading expert.

πŸ‘‰ More info & booking:
https://www.northwestinvertebrates.org.uk/event/psyllids/
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Free online event hosted by Kindling Farm tomorrow evening - Reading the Wild - In Conversation with Vicki Hird https://kindling.org.uk/event/reading-wild-conversation-vicki-hird
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    • About us
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  • Events
    • Webinars
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    • Drop-in Sessions
    • Selected Other Events
    • Past Workshops
  • Invertebrates
    • Taxon Group Summaries
    • Threatened Species
  • Recording
    • NBN Atlas Data Access
    • Recording Day Results
    • Taxon Group Recording
    • Active Recorders
  • Local Network
    • Entomological Societies
    • Facebook Groups
    • Invertebrate Projects
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    • Museums
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    • Wildlife Conservation Charities
  • Grants
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    • Supported projects
  • Resources
    • Monthly Notes
    • ID & Education
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National Museums Liverpool
World Museum
William Brown Street
Liverpool
L3 8EN

01514784369
gary.hedges@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk