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 ππ
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.
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11.07.2025 10:14 β
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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
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It's not only human visitors to the event!
28.06.2025 13:02 β
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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, nearβ¦
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, itβs a day to connect science, nature and community π½
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@hayleyento.bsky.social #InsectWeek #StandTallForTheSmall
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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! πΈπ±πΏπΌ
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
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What a stunner! π
26.03.2025 13:56 β
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Happy World Book day π My first as a published author!!! ππ
Available on 8th May: www.dk.com/uk/book/9780...
06.03.2025 15:49 β
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The 2025 Verrall Lecture will be given by Professor Iain Couzin, Director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour.
π’ 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 π½
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04.03.2025 13:00 β
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Extremely enjoyable #verralllecture delivered by Iain Couzin!
05.03.2025 22:56 β
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First post on bluesky - Beautiful spring sunshine at RHS Wisley π¦βοΈπ³π
04.03.2025 18:32 β
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