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Invertebrates
The RSPB is Lead Partner for seven invertebrate species. We coordinate work on the conservation of these species to meet specific targets set out in their BAPs.
For each species, an account is given of its lifestyle, identification and conservation concerns plus a brief report on the work RSPB has been doing, with others, to achieve the BAP targets, along with constraints and future plans.
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The aspen hoverfly lives in open woodland of aspen, in the Scottish Highlands. The decline of this hoverfly is thought to relate to its specific preference for mature aspen trees in large stands, many of which have been lost to roads and building development. More... |
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The dark-bordered beauty is associated with damp woodland; in particular willow carr in England and aspen woodland in Scotland. The decline of aspen stands in Scotland has been a major problem for this moth. More... |
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Since the 1960s the great yellow bumblebee has undergone drastic reductions in range and abundance and is now classified as Nationally Scarce in the UK. The Government agreed a Biodiversity Action Plan for this species in 1999. More... |
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Medicinal leeches are found in shallow, warm ponds and ditches, particularly those containing abundant waterplants. They were recorded at only 26 scattered sites in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland between 1970 and 1995. More... |
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The Northern colletes bee is a mining bee, which is active between mid-June to late August and nests gregariously in burrows. Declines in this species are generally due to agricultural intensification and loss of herb-rich grasslands. More... |
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Osmia uncinata is a solitary bee that burrows in old pine trees. As very little is known about this species work continues to understand more about the lifestyle of this mason bee. The Government agreed a Biodiversity Action Plan for this species in 1999. More... |
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This hoverfly is found in the native pine woods of Scotland. It was seen regularly until the 1940s but recent surveys have shown that distribution has declined with the only remaining populations at two sites on Strathspey. More... |
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