#insects

#insects

From beetles to flies, moths and spiders, firs can be magnets for creepy crawlies. 'We've seen significantly higher insect numbers throughout 2025 due to the warm weather,' she said. 'There's a good chance your Christmas tree could be carrying some unexpected passengers.' Despite the potential for more insects this year, there's no need to skip the real tree tradition, she explained. It only takes a few extra precautions to ensure your celebrations remain pest-free.

Britons have been forced to take shelter in their cars due to a massive influx of ladybirds across towns and cities, marking the largest sighting since 1976.

Flying Ant Day, which usually occurs in July or August during hot and humid weather, features swarms of ants flying in search of mates.

"All the insects come from farms and sanctuaries from around the world. They breed them there. When they die naturally, they send them to us."

"Some insects are adapting to changing climates by moving to regions that might have previously been unsuitable. They're not just expanding their ranges, but they're becoming more abundant in places where maybe they weren't as abundant before."

Male and female lacewings of the same species sing each other essentially the same romantic song. It's encoded in their DNA. One lacewing species sounds a bit like a purring cat, another one more like a growling stomach.