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Hayley Jones

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Principal Entomologist at the Royal Horticultural Society doing research, gardening advice and outreach on all garden invertebrates and a few vertebrates too. Favourites are moths and slugs! πŸ¦‹πŸŒπŸ›

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England v India, third Test: Ladybirds invade Lord's as play is interrupted Play is interrupted as a swarm of insects invades the field of play at Lord's, late on day one of the third Test between England and India.

Did you see? A loveliness of ladybirds briefly stopped play at Lord's yesterday 🐞🏏

Ladybird expert Prof Helen Roy says that many aphid-feeding species such as the 7-spot ladybird are being seen in v high numbers this year due to high aphid numbers and warm weather.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...

11.07.2025 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

For the last day of #InsectWeek 2025, here's some photos from the week of people looking at insects!

#standtallforthesmall #entomology @royentsoc.bsky.social @andyentomologist.bsky.social

29.06.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's not only human visitors to the event!

28.06.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RES Insect Garden Event - Insect Week 2025 - Royal Entomological Society Join us Saturday 28 June to Stand Tall for the Small This Saturday 28 June, the Royal Entomological Society is hosting a free, family-friendly day at the RES Insect Garden in Stratford Cross, near…

This Saturday, we're hosting a free public event at the #RESInsectGarden at Stratford Cross. With drop-in activities led by experts with advice on how to support insects, it’s a day to connect science, nature and community πŸ”½

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@hayleyento.bsky.social #InsectWeek #StandTallForTheSmall

27.06.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A stage with is covered by real turf wwith magnolias and other plants all around. A screen in the centre shows large letters 'RHS' covered in pink flowers

A stage with is covered by real turf wwith magnolias and other plants all around. A screen in the centre shows large letters 'RHS' covered in pink flowers

Spring has come inside the Lindley Hall for the RHS Spring Press conference! 🌸🌱🌿🌼

I took part in the #sustainability panel, talking #pollinators and #slugs and hearing about #water, #peat (free) and #RHS garden practices and support for sustainable gardening.

31.03.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What a ridiculouslybeautiful day at RHS Wisley! πŸŒΈπŸ¦‹πŸŒ±
#blossom #brimstonebutterfly #UKgardens #spring

26.03.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a stunner! 😍

26.03.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy World Book day πŸ“š My first as a published author!!! πŸ“—πŸŒ

Available on 8th May: www.dk.com/uk/book/9780...

06.03.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
The 2025 Verrall Lecture will be given by Professor Iain Couzin, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour.

The 2025 Verrall Lecture will be given by Professor Iain Couzin, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour.

πŸ“’ It's tomorrow!

The 2025 #VerrallLecture will be given by Professor @icouzin.bsky.social, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social.

The Lecture takes place Wed 5 March. The talk will be recorded & shared after the event πŸ”½
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04.03.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Extremely enjoyable #verralllecture delivered by Iain Couzin!

05.03.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First post on bluesky - Beautiful spring sunshine at RHS Wisley πŸ¦‹β˜€οΈπŸŒ³πŸŒ„

04.03.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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