Leicestershire and Rutland ID Guides
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Amphibians in Leicestershire and Rutland
We have 5 native amphibian species in Leicestershire and Rutland, plus two that are introduced (Marsh Frog and Alpine Newt). Our native species are on...
Ashby, Lower Packington Road Verge
This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. Here are some of the wildflowers and other species found here. To see a full list and get up to date ...
Common Lichens on Smooth-barked Trees
Many trees have smooth barked trunks when young, only developing thick and gnarly bark as they age. These trunks provide ideal habitat for a few very ...
Common Shieldbugs
Shieldbugs are large and colourful insects that are relatively easy to identify. Like all true bugs they have piercing mouthparts which are used to su...
Cotesbach, Main Street Verge
This verge lies opposite the church and a survey by NatureSpot has revealed that by simply not mowing, a wonderful variety of wildflowers and grasses ...
Desford, Hunts Lane Verge
This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. Surveys in each of the last three years have shown that the plant diversity and structure of the gras...
East Goscote, Long Furrow Verge
This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. Here are some of the wildflowers and other species found here. To see a full list and get up to date ...
Groby, Ratby Road Verge
This verge, next to the entrance to the Brookvale Groby Campus, is a great example of the wildlife that appears once mowing stops. Here are a few of t...
Hoby, Church Lane Verge
This verge is being managed to benefit wildlife. The wildflowers and grasses are allowed to bloom and a few additional wildflower species introduced. ...
How to Identify Common Bumblebees
There are 25 species of bumblebee in Britain, but some are rare or aren't found in Leicestershire and Rutland. The species featured in this guide are ...