In which we talk bugs, flies, lettuce, moths, poplars, sawflies and spiders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOvMw0zOi8k

In our 11 year history NatureSpot users have recorded 7,000 species in Leicestershire and Rutland. More...

Leicestershire moth expert Paul Palmer shows how to identify the Dark Sword-grass Moth (Agrotis ipsilon), followed by a mothing chat. 

The NatureSpot team invites you to join us online for an interactive identification workshop. More...

Lucie Hoelmer, Senior Environmental Partnerships Officer for Leicestershire County Council updates us on Environment Strategy in relation to biodiversity, habitat and local environment: https://www.

Thank you to all of you who have volunteered to help survey the wildlife of road verges in biodiversity improvement trial. We still need help in four areas: Barkby (3 sites), Hallaton (1 site), Sheepy Magna (2 sites) and Great Easton (2 sites). If any of these are accessible to you and you would like to help, please get in touch.

You can help NatureSpot improve the biodiversity of road verges in Leicestershire.

Local bat expert Nathalie Cossa gives a brief insight into these fascinating mammals. Find out how you can help them and get involved with your local bat group.

Our new records form is now live.

We would like your views on the NatureSpot website.

Watch the video of the latest Microscope Club meeting here

NatureSpot ant expert Gavin Gamble has produced a comprehensive resource page on identifying ants. More...

How to stay safe

We are currently at peak cranefly. These useful resources will help you identify them. More...

County Recorder Ian Merrill has updated our knowledge of the Odonata in Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55) with an updated version of the County Dragonfly and Damselfly Atlas and Checklist,

The Leicestershire & Rutland Swift Partnership needs further Swift sightings this year. Please help...

Fern expert Geoffrey Hall discusses the ferns of Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55), describing the most commonly occurring species and how to identify them, rare ferns, and encourages us all to become pteridomaniacs:

Watch our new NatureSpot video on Dragonflies and Damselflies in Leicestershire and Rutland (VC55) - recent trends

Video: The Turnip Moth - Agrotis segetum with Leicestershire moth expert Paul Palmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7wF5NOxOFE

NatureSpot ant expert Gavin Gamble has produced a comprehensive checklist of ant species in VC55. More...