I thought at first this was Phasia hemiptera but i now think it is a male Ectophasia crassipennis (seen in Sussex)? A recent colonist to BI in 2019 that is established in the south and now spreading north. No NBN records for Derbys/Notts.

From the MV in Belper last night, this amazing-looking Hook-winged Lacewing (Drepanepteryx phalaenoides), a first for me. @belperbirder.bsky.social @richardttaylor.bsky.social @danmartinwildlife.bsky.social @cliveaderbys.bsky.social @chrisjacksonlrps.bsky.social @derbysnottsentsoc.bsky.social

Up to three insect species become extinct in Australia every week, report says

The wasp mantisfly, Climaciella brunnea, is not a wasp, a mantis, or a fly. It is instead a type of spider-eating lacewing that keeps itself safe by looking like it has a painful sting, which is does not. Evolution continues to be marvelous. 🧪 #Entomology

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UK supermarkets urged to stop using #neonics and other bee-toxic #pesticides. Call comes as @PAN_UK ranks supermarkets on efforts to protect consumers, farmworkers & wildlife from pesticides. Take action & see where your supermarket ranked: www.pan-uk.org/supermarkets/

Did you know there are more living organisms in one handful of healthy soil than there are people on Earth? It can take 100s of years for just 1cm of soil to form, so it's vital we look after it – avoiding pesticides is one easy action. More: bit.ly/3ULsOhO #biodiversity #nature