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South American Insects

Explore South America’s extraordinary insects in this five-part series, from leafcutter ants and brilliant butterflies to beetles, crickets and masters of camouflage.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener16th Oct 202622nd Sep 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:Amazon insects, Ants, Beetles, Biodiversity, Butterflies, South American insects, tropical insects1 Comment on South American Insects

North American Insects

Explore North America’s remarkable insects in this five-part series, from pollinators and migrating butterflies to beetles, recyclers and precision predators.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener29th Aug 202629th Aug 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:Beetles, Butterflies, insect ecology, insect predators, North American insects, Pollinators, WildlifeLeave a comment on North American Insects

If Insects Became the Size of Buses

For one impossible day, Britain’s insects become enormous: football-sized aphids, bicycle-sized bees, car-sized butterflies and beetles as big as buses. Gardening carries on regardless.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener12th Aug 202613th Aug 2026Posted inWhen the World StopsTags:aphids, apocalypse, Bees, Beetles, dark humour, Garden, Gardening, giant insects, Spoof4 Comments on If Insects Became the Size of Buses

European Insects

A reflective exploration of Europe’s beetles and ground insects, examining soil health, decomposition, nutrient cycling and the hidden workforce that keeps landscapes functioning.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener14th Jul 202618th Jun 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:Beetles, dung beetles, European beetles, ground beetles, ladybirds, Soil Health, stag beetles, Wildlife GardeningLeave a comment on European Insects

Australian Insects

A thoughtful introduction to Australia’s extraordinary insect life, exploring the ancient, resilient species that shape ecosystems, landscapes, and biodiversity across the continent.

Posted byThe Curious Gardener14th Apr 202615th Jan 2026Posted inInternational InsectsTags:Ants, Australian insects, Bees, Beetles, Biodiversity, Earthen Passions, Ecosystems, insect ecology, native speciesLeave a comment on Australian Insects

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