Longhorn Beetles of the UK
The UK is home to over 70 species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) that can be found occurring in natural habitats that have been recorded to date. Wil Heeney presents 24 of the UK's species in this entoLEARN course.
Contains two recorded entoLEARN webinars
Welcome to Longhorn Beetles of the UK
FREE PREVIEWLarge and Distinctive Longhorn Beetles
Small and Indistinctive Longhorn Beetles
Q&A with Wil Heeney
Longhorn Beetle Quiz
Further Info
Aimed at amateur naturalists, biological recorders, wildllife gardeners, conservationists and environmental professionals looking to improve their knowledge of UK invertebrates.
Recognise and identify 24 key longhorn beetle species found in the UK, understanding their distinguishing features and typical habitats.
Understand the ecological roles and importance of longhorn beetles within British ecosystems, including their interactions with other species and environments.
Develop skills in recording and submitting longhorn beetle sightings, contributing valuable data to national biodiversity monitoring schemes.
“I'm an avid recorder of the insects I see into iRecord, so the course has helped me more easily identify the Longhorn Beetle species in the wild. I liked the layout of the course on the website - it was easy to follow and not cluttered. 8/10”