Invertebrates FAQs
Norfolk Wildlife Trust frequently asked questions related to invertebrates.
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Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Tipping the Balance
Nick Acheson explores how our Tipping the Balance project will aim to restore water quality across the Bure and Ant Valleys.
Tipping the Balance
We’re 'manipulating' the underwater ecology of two of our largest Broads to restore clear water and abundant plants.
European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
Violet ground beetle
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Common harvestman
The common harvestman is familiar to us as the large, spindly spider-like creature that frequents gardens and houses. It predates on smaller invertebrates which it catches using hooks on the ends…
Devil's coach horse
A ferocious and fast predator, the devil's coach horse beetle hunts invertebrates after dark in gardens and on grasslands. It is well-known for curling up its abdomen like the tail of a…
Giant house spider
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
Deep-water corals
The skeletons of deep-water corals form mounds that can support over 1,000 species of invertebrates and fish.
July on our reserves
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic summer for invertebrates, with the colourful patterned wings of butterflies and moths fluttering all around. Our Conservation Officer, Robert Morgan, shares July’…
Maritime cliff
Whether they are tumbles of soft rock home to a variety of invertebrates, or hard, soaring rock faces bustling with huge seabird colonies, maritime cliffs may be challenging to explore but are…