People in Kent urged to count bug splatters as part of National Insect Week
Wildlife charities are asking people in Kent to count the number of insects splattered on their number plate to help experts fully understand local insect populations.
Topics: Bugs Matter
Bugs Matter survey finds that flying insects in Kent have declined by over 70% in less than 20 years
A citizen-science survey, led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Buglife, has found that the abundance of flying insects in Kent has plummeted by over 70% over the last 17 years; highlighting a worrying trend and the crucial need for insect-focussed conservation research, nationwide.
Citizen scientists responded to call to splatometers
The full results of our 2021 Bugs Matter survey will be published in late March, though preliminary results indicate a significant decline in the number of insects sampled on vehicle number plates in 2021 compared to a 2004 baseline survey.
New bug splatter app to reveal more about insect populations
Vehicle drivers and passengers asked to count bugs squashed on registration plates after an essential journey from 1st June.
Bugs Matter Survey reveals 50% fewer insects than 15 years ago
Innovative citizen science project using 'splatometer' tests finds 50% fewer insects in Kent since 2004