We discover a tiny, sand-nesting wasp and record unique photos and observations of a rarely seen crabronid … Rhopalum coriolum.

A detailed look at the nesting behaviour and identification of two more Crabronidae, Sphodrotes and Austrogorytes – with a Bembix and Cerceris thrown in, for good measure.

Flower wasps, Thynninae, are an important part of the forest ecosystem – it was time for me to learn more about them.

Under the cover of bark, an insect larva embarks on a long, circuitous journey that will lead to its transformation

A moth’s face up close is surprisingly beautiful - and provides clues to the identity of its owner

A light trap in the forest during the dark of the moon draws hundreds of insects.

Autumn, rain, dark of the moon. The perfect conditions for ghost moths.

Finding a colony of burrowing beetles last week led me on a journey of discovery. I now recognise 3 species of Passalidae on our home list - and present a detailed chain of evidence. This post is a bit more than a casual read, I’m afraid!

I describe the female of a species of cricket previously known to science only from a male specimen.

Finding some new representatives of the spider taxon Mygalomorphae (Mygals, for short) leads me to discover more about this endearing group of animals.

A new frog for our home list, and a relatively newly-evolved species … a mere 10,000 years plus!

A brief return to the ongoing challenge of getting to know our native bees.

An update on my quest to get to know our local bees.

Announcing a new section of the website – Species ID, which includes Identifying vertebrates; Identifying invertebrates; and Identifying Plants.