Introduction to Insects at Greenwich Park

Insects (bees, beetles, flies, bugs etc.) are all around us, in just about every habitat. Some are popular (butterflies, ladybirds), some less so (mosquitoes, aphids) and many are just overlooked. This course introduces the major groups of insects: how to find them, how to recognise them and how they use their habitats. Using sites in Greenwich Park. Martin Harvey tutors regularly for Field Studies Council (FSC). He is an ecologist specialising in insect conservation, and also works at The Open University's iSpot project, dedicated to helping people learn more about wildlife.