Martin Harvey
@kitenet.bsky.social
Mostly insects and biological recording, UK-based (he/him)
https://linktr.ee/kitenet
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Not sure what to read this week?
The new issue of #RESInsectConsDiv is now available! 📢
View the contents here ⬇️
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17524598...
@royentsoc.bsky.social @wileyeco.bsky.social
The new issue of #RESInsectConsDiv is now available! 📢
View the contents here ⬇️
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17524598...
@royentsoc.bsky.social @wileyeco.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Not sure what to read this week?
The new issue of #RESInsectConsDiv is now available! 📢
View the contents here ⬇️
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17524598...
@royentsoc.bsky.social @wileyeco.bsky.social
The new issue of #RESInsectConsDiv is now available! 📢
View the contents here ⬇️
resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17524598...
@royentsoc.bsky.social @wileyeco.bsky.social
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Looking at the last flowers of Red Campion today and this little bug appeared.
It is Dicyphus globulifer, a species found on Red and White Campion throughout Britain.
It is Dicyphus globulifer, a species found on Red and White Campion throughout Britain.
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Looking at the last flowers of Red Campion today and this little bug appeared.
It is Dicyphus globulifer, a species found on Red and White Campion throughout Britain.
It is Dicyphus globulifer, a species found on Red and White Campion throughout Britain.
Interesting that "Diptera were strongly attracted towards green and blue light" - I need to get some new light sources for my trap!
New study confirms that short wavelength light (UV & blue) attracts the most nocturnal insects & that intensity increases attraction for all colours. Longer wavelength & lower intensity outdoor lights should reduce biodiversity impacts resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #teammoth 🌍
November 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Interesting that "Diptera were strongly attracted towards green and blue light" - I need to get some new light sources for my trap!
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❓We’re in a nature crisis – but how do we really know what’s happening?
Indicators give us the facts behind the headlines 👇
In our latest blog we explore the UK’s rich history of #wildlife recording – from Victorian botanical art to today’s cutting-edge data.
🔍 jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri... 🧵
Indicators give us the facts behind the headlines 👇
In our latest blog we explore the UK’s rich history of #wildlife recording – from Victorian botanical art to today’s cutting-edge data.
🔍 jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri... 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
❓We’re in a nature crisis – but how do we really know what’s happening?
Indicators give us the facts behind the headlines 👇
In our latest blog we explore the UK’s rich history of #wildlife recording – from Victorian botanical art to today’s cutting-edge data.
🔍 jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri... 🧵
Indicators give us the facts behind the headlines 👇
In our latest blog we explore the UK’s rich history of #wildlife recording – from Victorian botanical art to today’s cutting-edge data.
🔍 jncc.gov.uk/news/measuri... 🧵
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We are looking for experienced Dragonfly recorders to oversee recording efforts in the Isle of Wight and South-East Yorkshire. Find out more: british-dragonflies.org.uk/vacancies-co...
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We are looking for experienced Dragonfly recorders to oversee recording efforts in the Isle of Wight and South-East Yorkshire. Find out more: british-dragonflies.org.uk/vacancies-co...
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These wood ants are edge specialists... but not all edges are equal. Jacob Podesta used a decade of population expansion data to show that wood ants spread more quickly along certain edges, depending on the edge orientation. Currently available open access here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
These wood ants are edge specialists... but not all edges are equal. Jacob Podesta used a decade of population expansion data to show that wood ants spread more quickly along certain edges, depending on the edge orientation. Currently available open access here:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Last night the Government pulled the rug out from under what little nature remains in the UK. Please tell your MP that this is not OK! #Planning&InfrastructureBill #P&IBill
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
Tell the UK Government they must do better for nature!
I've just emailed my MP to tell them what nature means to me and that I want it to stay protected. Will you take action too?
action.rspb.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Last night the Government pulled the rug out from under what little nature remains in the UK. Please tell your MP that this is not OK! #Planning&InfrastructureBill #P&IBill
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
action.rspb.org.uk/page/180990/...
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Did you know that London has Important Invertebrate Areas? 🪲🦋🐝
GiGL has recently been working with Buglife to include their IIA maps and B-Lines in our data search reports to inform on strategic areas. Read the article from Jamie, Buglife's Programme Manger here: 📖 www.gigl.org.uk/2025/11/20/l...
GiGL has recently been working with Buglife to include their IIA maps and B-Lines in our data search reports to inform on strategic areas. Read the article from Jamie, Buglife's Programme Manger here: 📖 www.gigl.org.uk/2025/11/20/l...
London’s Important Invertebrate Areas - GIGL
Over the past nine years, Buglife has been busily mapping a network of Important Invertebrate Areas (IIAs) for Great Britain. Each of the 100+ IIAs is home to nationally or internationally important…
www.gigl.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Did you know that London has Important Invertebrate Areas? 🪲🦋🐝
GiGL has recently been working with Buglife to include their IIA maps and B-Lines in our data search reports to inform on strategic areas. Read the article from Jamie, Buglife's Programme Manger here: 📖 www.gigl.org.uk/2025/11/20/l...
GiGL has recently been working with Buglife to include their IIA maps and B-Lines in our data search reports to inform on strategic areas. Read the article from Jamie, Buglife's Programme Manger here: 📖 www.gigl.org.uk/2025/11/20/l...
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PhD opportunity!
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
CR2026_46 – Crocus DLA
blogs.reading.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
PhD opportunity!
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
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If you have a project that can benefit from additional equipment or funds to enhance voluntary recording in Berks or Oxon, our Recording Grant with Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment may help!
If you are interested in applying: https://f.mtr.cool/hivucadewz
If you are interested in applying: https://f.mtr.cool/hivucadewz
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
If you have a project that can benefit from additional equipment or funds to enhance voluntary recording in Berks or Oxon, our Recording Grant with Trust for Oxfordshire's Environment may help!
If you are interested in applying: https://f.mtr.cool/hivucadewz
If you are interested in applying: https://f.mtr.cool/hivucadewz
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Last few days to get your responses in!
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
Fungus Recorder Online Survey | Keiron Derek Brown
Do you record fungi? If so, please fill in our short Fungus Recorder Online Survey (closes on 30th November).
The survey is open nationwide and invites everyone involved in fungi recording to share t...
www.linkedin.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Last few days to get your responses in!
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
www.linkedin.com/posts/keiron...
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You can now register for free for our 2026 Brad Ashby Annual Lecture with @lnhs.bsky.social
7pm Thu January 29th 2026 on Zoom
We'll be hearing about The Complex Lifecycle of Harvester Ants from Dr Jonathan Romiguier, Université de Montpellier - with a special and fascinating example of xenoparity!
7pm Thu January 29th 2026 on Zoom
We'll be hearing about The Complex Lifecycle of Harvester Ants from Dr Jonathan Romiguier, Université de Montpellier - with a special and fascinating example of xenoparity!
One Mother For Two Species: The Complex Lifecycle of Harvester Ants
Learn how how the complex lifestyle of social insects leads to complex reproductive models in the Brad Ashby Memorial Lecture.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
You can now register for free for our 2026 Brad Ashby Annual Lecture with @lnhs.bsky.social
7pm Thu January 29th 2026 on Zoom
We'll be hearing about The Complex Lifecycle of Harvester Ants from Dr Jonathan Romiguier, Université de Montpellier - with a special and fascinating example of xenoparity!
7pm Thu January 29th 2026 on Zoom
We'll be hearing about The Complex Lifecycle of Harvester Ants from Dr Jonathan Romiguier, Université de Montpellier - with a special and fascinating example of xenoparity!
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Thrilled by the discovery of a tardigrade egg in the wildlife pond . Seeing an adult tardigrade is top of my bucket list ,and this discovery suggests that day might not be too far away !
November 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Thrilled by the discovery of a tardigrade egg in the wildlife pond . Seeing an adult tardigrade is top of my bucket list ,and this discovery suggests that day might not be too far away !
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Ahhh happy Sunday night everyone. The wonderful @nhcooper123.bsky.social and @joshlukedavis.com thought it wise to ask me to talk about my fav specimens…
Enjoy. @dipterists.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social
Enjoy. @dipterists.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social
Exciting new episode today is SPIKY, featuring our first ever guest the incredible @flygirlnhm.bsky.social. Spoiler alert - there may be some flies! m.youtube.com/watch?v=8si6...
Our first guest brings a powderpuff with wings | The 'Perfect' Specimen Ep14
YouTube video by Natural History Museum
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November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ahhh happy Sunday night everyone. The wonderful @nhcooper123.bsky.social and @joshlukedavis.com thought it wise to ask me to talk about my fav specimens…
Enjoy. @dipterists.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social
Enjoy. @dipterists.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social @amentsoc.bsky.social
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I've had a busy 2025 and this is why! My first public mural in collaboration with Becky Carrozza. On Friday, we presented all 10 panels to the public. 110 species included in this continuous landscape.
So many people to thank. Especial thanks to
@kitenet.bsky.social and other ecologists.
So many people to thank. Especial thanks to
@kitenet.bsky.social and other ecologists.
So thrilled to witness this 10 metre long artwork by Anna Dillon and Becky Carrozza at the launch of the Springline Project. Absolutely mesmerising artwork of the very highest standard. Proud to have been involved and also to have pulled the sheet off!
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I've had a busy 2025 and this is why! My first public mural in collaboration with Becky Carrozza. On Friday, we presented all 10 panels to the public. 110 species included in this continuous landscape.
So many people to thank. Especial thanks to
@kitenet.bsky.social and other ecologists.
So many people to thank. Especial thanks to
@kitenet.bsky.social and other ecologists.
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"As scientists, we are duty-bound to speak plainly about the dangers that lie ahead.
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
Over 1,000 scientists urge MPs to attend landmark climate briefing https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/1000-scientists-urge-mps-to-attend-national-emergency-briefing
Over 1,000 scientists urge MPs to attend landmark climate briefing
UK experts issue urgent call to MPs ahead of next week’s National Emergency Briefing on the climate crisis
geographical.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
"As scientists, we are duty-bound to speak plainly about the dangers that lie ahead.
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
We urge all our elected representatives to take responsibility for being fully informed and to join this critical @nebriefing.bsky.social on 27 November"
Please contact your MP via:
www.nebriefing.org
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Pleased to see @markavery.bsky.social's endorsement of @ecology-digest.bsky.social's atlas of Yorkshire's spiders and harvestmen, which we funded with the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union.
'If spiders are your thing, then this is a book for you, particularly, but not only, if you live in Yorkshire'
'If spiders are your thing, then this is a book for you, particularly, but not only, if you live in Yorkshire'
Sunday book review: Spiders and Harvestmen of Yorkshire by @ecology-digest.bsky.social
Publisher: Pisces
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/16/s...
@ynuorg.bsky.social @britishspiders.bsky.social @yorkshiredales.org.uk @northyorkmoors.org.uk @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @wildsheffield.bsky.social
Publisher: Pisces
Review: markavery.info/2025/11/16/s...
@ynuorg.bsky.social @britishspiders.bsky.social @yorkshiredales.org.uk @northyorkmoors.org.uk @yorkswildlife.bsky.social @wildsheffield.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Pleased to see @markavery.bsky.social's endorsement of @ecology-digest.bsky.social's atlas of Yorkshire's spiders and harvestmen, which we funded with the Yorkshire Naturalists' Union.
'If spiders are your thing, then this is a book for you, particularly, but not only, if you live in Yorkshire'
'If spiders are your thing, then this is a book for you, particularly, but not only, if you live in Yorkshire'
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Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
buff.ly/spvtBMp
November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
buff.ly/spvtBMp
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
buff.ly/spvtBMp
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Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Postgraduate opportunities
The RSPB is offering a variety of exciting research projects for postgraduate students in 2026.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Very well-deserved 👏👏👏 I've had the privilege of meeting Pat a few times and she is an amazing and dedicated naturalist and conservationist
Scottish Dragonfly Recorder Pat Batty has been awarded BDS Life Membership in recognition of her outstanding legacy of volunteering.
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
Pat has worked tirelessly to promote the recording of dragonflies in Scotland and the conservation of the country's most endangered species. 💚
November 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Very well-deserved 👏👏👏 I've had the privilege of meeting Pat a few times and she is an amazing and dedicated naturalist and conservationist
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Great Pied Hoverfly , Volucella pellucens checking me out as i'm walking through its territory. #BlueSkyArtShow #Small
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Great Pied Hoverfly , Volucella pellucens checking me out as i'm walking through its territory. #BlueSkyArtShow #Small
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I was speaking at an event at @rammuseum.bsky.social last night which was a great opportunity to see Sarah Gillespie’s recent artwork about the UK decline of moths and, in particular, Garden Tiger. Lovely, thought-provoking piece #teammoth
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I was speaking at an event at @rammuseum.bsky.social last night which was a great opportunity to see Sarah Gillespie’s recent artwork about the UK decline of moths and, in particular, Garden Tiger. Lovely, thought-provoking piece #teammoth
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I’ve just swapped to Ecotalk as ALL their profits go to help nature! And it’s way cheaper than my original mobile provider - plans start at £5 a month…
www.ecotalk.co.uk
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Green Mobile Network
Join the world's greenest mobile network. You'll get a great deal, the best network coverage, superb customer service and you'll help protect nature in Britain
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November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I’ve just swapped to Ecotalk as ALL their profits go to help nature! And it’s way cheaper than my original mobile provider - plans start at £5 a month…
www.ecotalk.co.uk
www.ecotalk.co.uk
What an amazing legacy from the Cholsey Springline project! Glad to have been there for the unveiling and to talk to people about Berkshire #moths from the project's events. Huge congratulations to @clairecarvell.bsky.social @annadillon.bsky.social + Becky, Vicky & everyone else who made it happen
So thrilled to witness this 10 metre long artwork by Anna Dillon and Becky Carrozza at the launch of the Springline Project. Absolutely mesmerising artwork of the very highest standard. Proud to have been involved and also to have pulled the sheet off!
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What an amazing legacy from the Cholsey Springline project! Glad to have been there for the unveiling and to talk to people about Berkshire #moths from the project's events. Huge congratulations to @clairecarvell.bsky.social @annadillon.bsky.social + Becky, Vicky & everyone else who made it happen
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Woohoooo 💚💚💚@sarahwhild.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...
The Biological Recording Handbook | Sarah Whild
Let's have some shameless self-publicity! It's off to the printers today...
Pelagic Publishing
Gareth Thomas PhD MRSB
Mandy Rudd
Simon Pickles
Jodey Peyton
Sue Dancey
https://lnkd.in/db5HSd8N
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November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Woohoooo 💚💚💚@sarahwhild.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...