Drop-in Session: Soldier Beetles 11th March 2020

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RachelMC
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Drop-in Session: Soldier Beetles 11th March 2020

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Drop-in Session: Soldier Beetles
Date & time: Wednesday, 11 March 2020 from 18:30-21:00
Venue: Mottershead Suite, Cedar House, Chester Zoo

Find out more about these brightly coloured insects and learn the basics of identifying them.

This event is FREE to attend but BOOKING is essential - book via the link here

Did you know... there are around 41 species of UK Soldier Beetle? These striking invertebrates can often be spotted in meadows and verges. Come along to have a go at identifying some of the common species.

We’ll have museum specimens, guides and microscopes on hand to use, so you can familiarise yourself with the soldier beetles you're likely to encounter in Cheshire this year. If you’re new to invertebrate identification, we’ll help get you started and work together to understand what features to look out for. For anyone with an existing interest, it’s a great chance to find out some more detail about this group through practicing species identification in a friendly setting.

*Please note* This is not a formal workshop, just an opportunity to 'give it a go' along with other interested people in a shared learning environment.

These Drop-in Sessions are run in collaboration with the Tanyptera project. Whilst each session has a theme, you’re welcome to work on your own tasks making use of RECORD/World Museum facilities. You can request museum reference specimens, equipment and literature in advance to help check identifications / practice with a particular group. Feel free to bring your own material too. Email info@record-lrc.co.uk for more information or to request specimens or equipment.

There is no need to be present for the whole session, just drop-in anytime. Whilst this is a free event, places are limited and booking is essential. We expect places to be booked up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please make sure to cancel your place if you can no longer attend so that someone else can come instead. Tickets are limited to 2 per person, however please email us if you would like to book more than this.
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