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Moth expert Pete Leonard has published two reports on moth records from the north east corner of VC55, a previously under-recorded area. More...

Any biological record has at least four essential parts. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for September is this image of a Giant Polypore, taken by NatureSpot contributor Jane Hollingworth. More...

For a third year, a road verge in Cropston has been left to grow over the summer, with the aim of encouraging biodiversity. Peter Smith reports on the changes seen. More...

A plant gall worth looking for now are the nodules caused by the wasp Xestophanes potentillae on the stolons, roots and lower stem of Creeping Cinquefoil. More...

Fungi are appearing in good numbers so this is a good time to remember how to identify them. More...

NatureSpot is pleased to announce that Graham Calow, one of our founders, has been selected as a Finalist for the NBN Lifetime Achievement Award 2024. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for August is this image of Privet Hawk-moth larva, Sphinx ligustri, taken by NatureSpot contributor Dylan. More...

We are always happy to try and provide an ID for any wildlife you spot in Leicestershire and Rutland, but you need to play your part. More...

The National Biodiversity Network (NBN) has announced that the NBN Atlas, an online tool to display and analyze biodiversity data, has passed 300 million records. Have you contributed to this massive effort? If you have recorded with NatureSpot you have!

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for July is this image of a newly emerged Common Darter, Sympetrum striolatum, taken by NatureSpot contributor Dylan. More...

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The Coppery Long-horn Moth has arrived in Leicestershire. More...

Creeping Thistles are just coming into flower, but among their number there are some pale white ghosts. More...

One large and beautiful moth seems to be bucking the trend for moth numbers this year. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for June is this action shot of a Puss Moth larva, taken by NatureSpot contributor Graham Calow. More...

Keep your eyes open for fungus-infected zombie flies - there are a lot of them about at the moment. More...

The NatureSpot Photo of the Month for May is this image of a Banded Demoiselle, taken by NatureSpot contributor Jane Hollingworth. More...

Members of the NatureSpot team recently visited a small post-industrial site which is a haven for wildlife and found some rare and interesting species. More...

Look out for some early plant galls appearing on male English Oak catkins now, caused by the tiny gall-wasps. More...