The absence of butterflies in 2024 has been devastatingly obvious, even in the most important, flower-rich areas in Ireland.

Exploring Traditional Wildflower Names AT our March meeting we welcomed the return of Dr Twigs Way, this time talking about ...

The parasitic cuckoo bumblebees play important regulatory roles in maintaining the health of bumblebee communities and the diversity of ecosystems. Suckley’s cuckoos are generalist pollinators and ...

In Spring good nectar providing plants are Cuckoo Flower (Ladies Smock), Forget-me-not, Wallflower, Sweet Rocket, Primrose and Daisies. In Summer and Autumn, Budleia, French Marigold, Lavender ...

Suckley’s cuckoo bumblebees are generalist pollinators and feed on flowers in the aster family, as well as many other wildflower meadow species. They were once common in prairies, meadows and ...