In the spotlight

IT being the season for the painted purple ...

The stag beetle’s intimidating appearance belies its vulnerability, says Claire Saul, as she discovers what we can do to help them survive

With its impressive ‘antlers’ and suit of armour, one giant of the insect world may look intimidating, but it only wants to fight for survival

July sees non-stop wildlife action, says James Lowen

Butterflies have been having a tough time of it, says Joe Swift — so make your garden a place they’ll be happy to call home

I’M on a mission to introduce more alliums into my garden. These fantastic flowers are great for colour, structure and impact – and pollinators love them, too! Alliums are basically ornamental onions;