#RecordOfTheWeek today is the wonderful Wasp Spider (Argiope bruennichi), spotted in Tynant, Beddau by Carys Romney. Great to see an egg sac being created too, showing the site is good for breeding as well. Many thanks for the records & photos, submitted via the #LERCWalesApp

🦋The Vale Nature Partnership have put together 7 amazing packages to help you support wildlife in your community. 🐝There is no limit to the number of packages you can apply for. Apply here! 👇 bit.ly/BiodiversityPa…

The final SEWBReC outdoor event for 2024 is a #BioBlitz at Pant Marsh Nature Reserve, Talbot Green. Join us and Pontyclun Environment Group to discover the nature in the heart of our community! This free event is on Sat 28th Sept, all abilities are welcome. 🐸🐜🐞🐍🐀🌳🌻🦆🐌🪱

Unexpected 1st species record from the new footbridge over the railway by our allotments - the longhorn beetle Pogonocheirus hispidus. National Longhorn Beetle Recording Scheme SEWBReC

I am so pleased! 😁💚

Apologies to arachnaphobes, but it's been a spidery week! #RecordOfTheWeek today is Anyphaena numida, found in Penarth by Tegwyn Davies. This is the first Welsh record for the spider, which arrived in the UK in 2017. Thanks for the record & pics, submitted via the LERC Wales App.

Cofnod #RecordOfTheWeek is this Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) recorded by Tony at Llangwnadl in his greenhouse. Submitted to Cofnod ORS - thanks Tony👍

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Casglu data am SEWBReC ym Magwyr!🥾📊 📣 Digwyddiad AM DDIM 🗓 11/9/24 @ 10yb 📍 Maes Parcio'r Ynys, A472, Brynbuga, NP15 1ED 📲Cysylltwch â [email protected] i fwcio! Monmouthshire / Sir Fynwy MonLife Countryside Monmouthshire Life Visit Monmouthshire Chepstow WaW Usk Friends

The first ever Clifden Nonpareil in our Cardiff moth trap last night Catocala fraxini #MothsMatter

SEWBReC will be at the Neath Port Talbot Local Nature Partnership Nature Unearthed event this Sunday at Margam Park! Come say hello at the marquee and get involved with some great talks & activities from a range of partners.

Hope to see you there! bit.ly/NatureUnearthe…

#RecordOfTheWeek today is a Common Groundhopper (Tetrix undulata), spotted in Cwmbach by Mark Evans. These tiny insects are close relatives to Grasshoppers, but are easily overlooked due to their size. Many thanks for the record & photo, submitted via sewbrecord.org.uk

Found my first Misumena vatia male, Flower crab spider. A very dapper looking spider. Came across a few males and females in the same spot. BAS SEWBReC

Come add to the wildlife whiteboard at #MargamPark today! Loads of fascinating stalls from a range of conservation organisations.

Lots to see at Margam Park, we're here til 4pm #NatureUnearthed

We are in a #ButterflyEmergency 🚨🦋 This year’s #BigButterflyCount saw the lowest number of butterflies spotted per Count in its 14-year history. Join us as we demand the Government take urgent action to save butterflies & moths. Sign our open letter 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/emergency

Join our curators in a deep dive into some of Wales’ most threatened species and habitats, with our live online series of Natur am Byth! webinars! First up: Five special molluscs, from tiny Whorl Snails to the resurgent Native Oyster. 📆1 Oct ⏰6pm 🎟️Free museum.wales/whatson/digita…

Great news that LERC Wales (Cofnod, Biodiversity Information Service (BIS), WWBIC and SEWBReC) have signed a data sharing agreement with RSPB. This will ensure important RSPB data is seen and considered by local decision makers in Wales. nbn.org.uk/news/rspb-and-…