Last week's trip to the Cairngorms in the name of pine #hoverfly conservation was beautifully captured by @RSPBScotland 📽️

Spot our own @HelenTaylorCG working alongside @RareInverts6 @CNPnature @nature_scot and see the next stage for the species' breeding programme 🪰 https://twitter.com/RSPBScotland/status/1327681453606408192
Searching for pine #hoverfly larvae is no easy task. Not only are they #CriticallyEndangered, but other hoverfly species can look very similar!

How to ID pine hoverfly larvae:
🥸 moustache
📏 long tail, aka breathing tube
😍 overwhelming CUTENESS (just ask @RareInverts6!)
To recap our role in this critical conservation story watch #RZSSGoesWild 📺 http://bit.ly/3nqTKAF 

Meet the @HighlandWPark team caring for 160 pine #hoverfly, most of this species' known UK population.

See how jam jars + hummus pots can bring this species back from the brink!
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