For our next Spotlight Session with RECORD LRC we’re focussing on Soldierflies and allies.

When? 20 June, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Where? Community Hall, Parade Enterprise Centre, 14 The Parade, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HN

The ‘Soldierflies and Allies’ are a diverse group of insects, including around 158 UK species in 11 closely related families. The group also covers bee-flies, horseflies, robberflies and snipeflies amongst others; with its members exhibiting a range of ecological strategies, from herbivores to predators and parasites. During our Spotlight Session we’ll be focussing on identifying a small number of the common, easily recognisable species within this group.

The spotlight session has 2 parts:

• BEFORE THE SESSION – Watch this webinar (UK Soldierflies & Allies) to learn the basics of identifying this group.
• ON THE DAY – Come along on the day to put your new-found knowledge into practice by having a go at identifying some of the common species.

During the session, we’ll have guides and specimens on hand to use, so you can familiarise yourself with the species you’re likely to encounter in Cheshire this year. If you’re new to invertebrate identification, we’ll help get you started and work together to understand what features to look out for. For anyone with an existing interest, it’s a great chance to find out some more detail through practicing species identification in a friendly setting.

There will also be free hot drinks and biscuits!

This event is aimed at adults, however sensible older children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility: The Community Hall is on the first floor of the building and can be accessed via stairs or a lift. Please let us know prior to the session if you have any access needs or other relevent additional needs.