On the Trail of the Hoverflies at Natural History Museum

Sunday, June 24, 2018 - 14:30 to 15:00

Hoverflies are a large and diverse family of flies that are important pollinators across the British Isles.

Many pollinator species around the world are in decline or under threat. The loss of these species could have a devastating impact on plant diversity and food supply.

Meet a Museum scientist who is using DNA techniques to follow the hoverfly journey from one flower to the next.

Discover how this knowledge could help protect pollinators and conserve one of the most important relationships in nature.

Age limits or guidance

Suitable for all

Cost details

Free to all

Accessibility

http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/access-at-south-kensington.html

Website

Natural History Museum website

Nature Live team
020 7942 5000
information@nhm.ac.uk

Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD

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What is National Insect Week?

National Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.

Every two years, the Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.