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The Incredible Insects of Aotearoa

27 July 2025 - 27 July 2025

3–4 pm

Region(s): Nationwide

Type(s): presentations

Ever wondered how glowworms glow or why sandfly bites are SO itchy?

Now’s your chance to find out! Join Dr Simon Pollard and Dr Phil Sirvid – authors of The Incredible Insects of Aotearoa – for a fun and fascinating insect free onlinewebinar.

Expect amazing facts, awesome insect stories, and a quick quiz at the end — with spot prizes up for grabs!

Got a burning question for Simon and Phil? Drop it in the comments in this Kiwi Conservation Club Facebook post or email: kccinbox@forestandbird.org.nz and they will be asked during the webinar.

Register here.

Related content

For more on insects, see these key articles:

  • What’s so special about insects?

  • Insect taxonomy

  • Aquatic insect life

  • Insects – physical characteristics

  • Wētā

  • Glow-worms

  • Label the insect activity

  • All about insects – PLD webinar

  • Butterflies

  • Moths

Discover how insects use their antennae in this fascinating article.

Our article Living World – Insects, provides links to the wide range of Science Learning Hub resources for teachers related to insects in the Living World strand of the New Zealand Curriculum.

Visit our We love bugs! Pinterest board for links to more resources and community activities.

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Published: 11 July 2025
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