[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Life on the Edge has partnered with the National Trust at Wembury Beach to raise awareness of the impact of water quality on biodiversity as part of their Wembury Stream Resilience Project. An arts trail of 8...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] As the first warm breezes of spring unfurl across South Devon’s hedgerows and , an extraordinary cast of invertebrates awake from their winter slumber. Among these, some aerial acrobats take to the skies, the bee-flies. These enchanting...
Oil beetles are distinctive invertebrates with an unusual life history. Termed ‘blister beetles’ in other parts of the world, they are named for the oil-like substance they secrete from their joints when threatened, which puts off any potential predators. These charismatic beetles can be up to...
Our three 2025 Apprentices have written a few words about their experiences on the apprenticeship programme. We are delighted to share it with you. If you are looking to get involved with Life on The Edge or apply for our advertised roles, these blogs are...
It has been a busy year for the LotE team, the gorgeous summer we enjoyed meant that we had lots of opportunities to get people out and about exploring the beautiful South Devon coast! Over 5400 people have been involved with the project this year. We have been...
Jump to: Distribution in the UK and on the Continent Preferred Habitat Spotting a Moon Spider Current Threats How to Help: Life on the Edge Distribution The Moon Spider, Callilepsis nocturna, is only known to populate three locations in the UK: Pembrokeshire, the Isle of Wight, and...
Flies get a bad rap. Their unwanted presence on your plate of food or habit of lodging themselves at the back of your throat mid-conversation gets them swatted away or squashed without a second thought. However, flies do many essential jobs for our ecosystems. Not...
Long-horned Bee (Eucera longicornis) Skip Ahead: Species Introduction Record a Sighting Appearance Nesting and Foraging Conservation How Can We Help? Sam Skevington, Conservation Officer - Life on the Edge & Buglife Species Introduction While visiting the South Devon coast between mid-May and mid-July, amongst the bright yellow flowers of...
Glow Worms: Lampyris Noctiluca Skip Ahead: Bugs Matter Survey Life on the Edge Where to find a Glow Worm? Lifecycle Appearance Bioluminescence Species Under Threat See for Yourself Micheal O'Shea - Communities' Trainee Alarming Results of the Bugs Matter Survey Driving through the Devon countryside of a fine spring...
Taking a closer look at some of the small things that make South Devon's coastline special. Skip Ahead: Creating a Buzz Silver Studded Blue The Aquanaut With winter now behind us, South Devon's insect inhabitants are returning to the fields and skies! Amongst them, a few newcomers...
