National Insect Week returns in 2020
The National Trust protects – and opens to the public – over 350 historic houses, gardens and ancient monuments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In addition the Trust looks after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves and villages. It therefore plays a major role in wildlife habitat management as well as conservation of architectural heritage.
Chitin is the major molecule in insect cuticles, combined with proteins it hardens surfaces like beetle wing covers.
Tweet this or follow @insectweek
©2020 Royal Entomological Society Registered charity no. 213620
Patron: Her Majesty The Queen Vice patron: Lord Selborne