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

Spot our own @HelenTaylorCG working alongside @RareInverts6 @CNPnature @nature_scot and see the next stage for the species' breeding programme

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!)
How to ID pine hoverfly larvae:



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!

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!