This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Beloved Bugs?
A report from a Sustain survey suggests that 'the Ladybird' (which one and one assumes the respondants can distinguish a Harlequin beetle?) is the most appreciated UK insect whereas 'the Wasp' (again, which one?) is the most hated (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/04/29/the-ladybird-is-our-best-loved-bug-115875-23093268/). Personally, I quite like this Ichneumon fly (Netelia testaceus) that strayed into my kitchen last night.
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