Black-spotted longhorn beetle
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
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Chwilio
Devastating declines must put nature at the top of all political agendas
Wildlife Trusts Wales gives all politicians five priorities to support nature recovery
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Fly orchid
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
Rose chafer
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
Black-and-yellow longhorn beetle
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
Get started with Mothing
Gwent Wildlife Trust volunteer and supporter Andrew Cormack gives a guide to Mothing.
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
Brockwells Meadows
In spring and summer the meadows dazzle with colour from a mixture of wildflowers scarcely found elsewhere in Gwent. It’s a restful spot for a picnic or a stroll among the flowers.
Limestone pavement
Slabs of smooth grey rock, incised with deep fissures and patterned with swirling hollows and runnels sculpted by thousands of years of rainwater, form an unlikely wildlife habitat. Look a little…
Nature Friendly Farming
Environmental charities - Wildlife Trusts Wales and WWF Cymru: A statement in support of the Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation in Wales