Noble chafer
The noble chafer is a rare and beautiful metallic-green beetle that can be found in traditional orchards. It is on the wing over summer, feeding on umbellifers. The larvae live in the decaying…
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Rose chafer
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Vanished Species & New Arrivals
Worcestershire residents are set to be entertained during an evening talk looking at the ups and downs of Britain’s wildlife.
Sightings of rose chafer beetles needed
Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to get in touch with a local wildlife charity if they see a large green beetle in their gardens or local greenspaces.
Celebrating 50 years and 9935 species
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the county’s largest nature conservation charity, has produced a video to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Four-spotted chaser
The four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.
Broad-bodied chaser
The broad-bodied chaser is a common dragonfly that can be seen in summer around ponds and lakes, and even in gardens. It lives up to its name: its flattened body gives it a fat, broad look.
Chapter Meadows Wildlife Count
Help us identify as many species of wildlife as possible at the Chapter Meadows Wildlife Count.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
One special bee
Nick takes a closer look at one of the specialities of Worcestershire's heathlands, the scarce black mining bee...
Cycling the Meadows of the Malvern Chase
Introducing a new way to visit our nature reserves – on two wheels!
One chapter ends as a new one begins
Jake sums up his traineeship as he's off to take up his first paid role in conservation...