Today I’m going to introduce you to the latest arrivals to the invertebrate house here at Wingham Wildlife Park! And more importantly, how to spot them on your next visit! French Guiana Dead Leaf Katydid Typophyllum trapeziform The fist of our new arrivals is the French Guiana dead leaf katydid! If the name didn’t give…
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The Sow Bug Natural History Size These beetles can grow up to 6 – 19mm. Habitat and Distribution They come from Europe and spreading to North America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Sow bugs are terrestrial crustaceans that require high-moisture, dark, and sheltered habitats to survive, often found under mulch, leaf litter, rocks, logs, or in…
A little while ago I introduced you to some of the coolest arachnids that live in the bug room. Today we are looking at some of the other brilliant bugs that also live there! Don’t worry, there are no spiders in the blog this week! Now, in no particular order: Balthazar Do you like the…
Hi everyone, I’m Beth the Deputy Head of Reptiles and Invertebrates here at Wingham Wildlife Park! I thought there would be no better way to start my first blog here than to introduce you to some of my favourite invertebrates living here at Wingham on my bug list. Part 1: Arachnids Warning! If you fear…
Joke Where do bugs listen to music? Spoti-fly Fun Fact They can spit a chemical which can cause temporary blindness as a defense mechanism and their bite is said to be more painful than a bee sting. Spooky Fact Assassin bugs are also known as kissing bugs because they like to bite the lips and…
The Two Spotted Assassin Bug Natural History Size The Two Spotted Assassin Bug can grow up to 4cm. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit forests in tropical Africa. They can be found in Kenya, Guinea Senegal, Zambia, Gambia, Mali, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, Togo,…
Apple Snail Natural History Size They can be between 5 – 15cm in length and between 5 – 10cm in height. Habitat and Distribution Apple snails are native to tropical and subtropical South and Central America, the Caribbean and parts of Southern USA. They are primarily freshwater, amphibious gastropods inhabiting slow-moving or stagnant waters like…
Saber Toothed Beetle Natural History Size This species grows to 17.5cm Habitat and Distribution Found in South American rainforests. They are ground-dwelling, flightless predators found in arid habitats in Africa and Asia. Age Most of this species’ life is spent in the larval stage, which can last up to 10 years, while its adult phase…
African Hermit Orb Weaver Size Females can grow up to 25mm (1 inch) in body length, but males are significantly smaller, growing to only around 4mm (0.15 inches). Habitat and Distribution They can be found in tropical Africa but has also been introduced to parts of South America. Age They only live for about one…
Ever wondered what it is like to be a part of the reptile and invertebrate team here at Wingham? Keep reading to see what the team get up to during their day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Our day usually starts with three keepers. In the morning, one person is responsible for everyone that…
