Insects - Late Winter

Droneflies

Insects are hard to find in the early part of the year. A sunny day may bring out droneflies to bask, they look a little like bees
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Look for sunny sheltered corners in gardens or woods, especially where there may be decaying organic material close by where they may have just hatched from larvae

Woodlice

Checking under rocks paving slabs or logs should reveal Woodlice, Beetle larvae and other ground dwelling insects. Make sure you don’t disturb them too much when searching and always replace the log, rock or slab exactly as you found it
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Look under suitable looking rocks, paving slabs, or logs under trees or heavy vegetation. Remember to put the rock, paving slab or log back as it was, as you've just taken the roof off someone's home

Bumblebees

By February the first bumblebees may sleepily take to the wing. This is a sure sign that spring is on it’s way
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Like Droneflies, bumblebees can be seen in warm corners of garden, sheds, or even conservatories