John Brophy
@brophyecology.bsky.social
A professional ecologists by trade with a particular interest in all things aquatic.
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A reintroduction of shellfish, just to improve water quality and not as a commercial fishery. Welcome news for #Dublin Let’s see how they get on. #rewilding www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Oysters returned to Dún Laoghaire harbour after 200 years
More than 18,000 oysters are being deployed in Dún Laoghaire harbour in Dublin, as part of an effort to try to reintroduce the shellfish to Dublin Bay over 200 years after they became extinct from the...
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A reintroduction of shellfish, just to improve water quality and not as a commercial fishery. Welcome news for #Dublin Let’s see how they get on. #rewilding www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
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Want to bring meadows back to life? 🌼
Learn hay meadow restoration with Carol Edmondson on 29th January 2026. Covering site prep, sowing, planting & monitoring to create biodiverse habitats. 🌎 🧪
🎟️ £12.50 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1821584400...
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
Learn hay meadow restoration with Carol Edmondson on 29th January 2026. Covering site prep, sowing, planting & monitoring to create biodiverse habitats. 🌎 🧪
🎟️ £12.50 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1821584400...
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Want to bring meadows back to life? 🌼
Learn hay meadow restoration with Carol Edmondson on 29th January 2026. Covering site prep, sowing, planting & monitoring to create biodiverse habitats. 🌎 🧪
🎟️ £12.50 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1821584400...
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
Learn hay meadow restoration with Carol Edmondson on 29th January 2026. Covering site prep, sowing, planting & monitoring to create biodiverse habitats. 🌎 🧪
🎟️ £12.50 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1821584400...
@forestofbowlandnl.bsky.social
Limnephilus pati was first described by Irish entomologist Dr James O'Connor in 1980. Present in Ireland, it was believed to be extinct from our nearest neighbour. However, this is now the third site the species has been recorded from in Britain since 2020.
#Trichoptera #Caddisfly #LimnephilusPati
#Trichoptera #Caddisfly #LimnephilusPati
Rare insect thought extinct in Britain discovered at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey! The Limnephilus pati, a species of caddisfly, was found during a recent biodiversity survey.
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
October 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Limnephilus pati was first described by Irish entomologist Dr James O'Connor in 1980. Present in Ireland, it was believed to be extinct from our nearest neighbour. However, this is now the third site the species has been recorded from in Britain since 2020.
#Trichoptera #Caddisfly #LimnephilusPati
#Trichoptera #Caddisfly #LimnephilusPati
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Rare insect thought extinct in Britain discovered at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey! The Limnephilus pati, a species of caddisfly, was found during a recent biodiversity survey.
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
October 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Rare insect thought extinct in Britain discovered at our Cors Goch Nature Reserve on Anglesey! The Limnephilus pati, a species of caddisfly, was found during a recent biodiversity survey.
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
Read all about it here 👉 www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/news/rare-in...
📷Robin Sutton, Ian Wallace
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Volume 41 – Power et al. report on Nephus quadrimaculatus a ladybird new to Ireland from Counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. For subscription details visit: irishnaturalistsjournal.org
#IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Ladybirds
#IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Ladybirds
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Volume 41 – Power et al. report on Nephus quadrimaculatus a ladybird new to Ireland from Counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. For subscription details visit: irishnaturalistsjournal.org
#IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Ladybirds
#IrishNaturalistsJournal #Zoology #Ladybirds
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A request for weather interested volunteers!
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
October 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A request for weather interested volunteers!
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
Met Eireann would like to rescue millions of weather observations taken in Ireland over many decades that are still stuck on paper. #WeatherRescue
Anyone can help: www.zooniverse.org/projects/met...
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'River Flow and Ecology Case Study: The Lotic-invertebrate Index for Flow Evaluation (LIFE) in Irish Rivers' - A project led by the Atlantic Technological University [email protected]
#NatureConservation #FreshwaterEcology #Limnology
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#NatureConservation #FreshwaterEcology #Limnology
www.catchments.ie/river-flow-a...
River Flow and Ecology Case Study: The Lotic-invertebrate Index for Flow Evaluation (LIFE) in Irish Rivers - Catchments.ie
Case study from EPA-funded research on using biological tools to assess the impact of river flow on ecology, led by ATU.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
'River Flow and Ecology Case Study: The Lotic-invertebrate Index for Flow Evaluation (LIFE) in Irish Rivers' - A project led by the Atlantic Technological University [email protected]
#NatureConservation #FreshwaterEcology #Limnology
www.catchments.ie/river-flow-a...
#NatureConservation #FreshwaterEcology #Limnology
www.catchments.ie/river-flow-a...
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So saddened by the passing of the extraordinary Manchán Magán. Your passion for language, folklore & Irish culture reignited ours too: your energy, your generosity, your brilliance were a gift to us all. 🇮🇪 Your legacy will live on in every story told, every word revived. RIP Manchán 🌿💚
October 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
So saddened by the passing of the extraordinary Manchán Magán. Your passion for language, folklore & Irish culture reignited ours too: your energy, your generosity, your brilliance were a gift to us all. 🇮🇪 Your legacy will live on in every story told, every word revived. RIP Manchán 🌿💚
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Nature’s little builders 🌿 In August, some of our monitors found as many as 1000 cased caddis in their sample!
Caddis larvae make protective cases from twigs, sand, and stones. Each one is unique!
#FreshwaterFriday #Caddisfly #FreshwaterInvertebrates
Caddis larvae make protective cases from twigs, sand, and stones. Each one is unique!
#FreshwaterFriday #Caddisfly #FreshwaterInvertebrates
September 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Nature’s little builders 🌿 In August, some of our monitors found as many as 1000 cased caddis in their sample!
Caddis larvae make protective cases from twigs, sand, and stones. Each one is unique!
#FreshwaterFriday #Caddisfly #FreshwaterInvertebrates
Caddis larvae make protective cases from twigs, sand, and stones. Each one is unique!
#FreshwaterFriday #Caddisfly #FreshwaterInvertebrates
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A very cool find! a larva of 𝐼𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎 sp. (#trichoptera Hydroptilidae) from the River Mimram. People have always assumed that these were 𝐼. 𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 but it's indistinguishable from the other British species (𝐼. 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑎). This specimen will be barcoded #GeneFlow24 #NHM #taxonomy #chalkstream
December 11, 2024 at 11:24 PM
A very cool find! a larva of 𝐼𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎 sp. (#trichoptera Hydroptilidae) from the River Mimram. People have always assumed that these were 𝐼. 𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 but it's indistinguishable from the other British species (𝐼. 𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑎). This specimen will be barcoded #GeneFlow24 #NHM #taxonomy #chalkstream
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New paper from our lab: The use of #microplastics as case-building material by larval caddisflies facilitates the transfer of plastic (& potentially its associated contaminants) to predatory fish.
September 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
New paper from our lab: The use of #microplastics as case-building material by larval caddisflies facilitates the transfer of plastic (& potentially its associated contaminants) to predatory fish.
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Learn more about the importance of insects and keep in the loop on ways to help enrich the world with #InsectScience 🪲
Sign up to our Scientific, Supporters or Educators newsletters for more about the society’s innovative projects & how you can help:
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We aim to send you occasional updates about how we are enriching the world with insect science, and how you can be involved. We hope you enjoy them. We have three e-newsletters – one for supporters,…
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August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Learn more about the importance of insects and keep in the loop on ways to help enrich the world with #InsectScience 🪲
Sign up to our Scientific, Supporters or Educators newsletters for more about the society’s innovative projects & how you can help:
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Some caddisfly finds - male and female Glyphotaelius pellucidus from Lancaster canal. The females lay jelly-like egg masses on overhanging leaves ("tree snot"!), and the aquatic larvae build cases from leaf fragments.
#ukwildlife #insect #freshwater
#ukwildlife #insect #freshwater
August 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Some caddisfly finds - male and female Glyphotaelius pellucidus from Lancaster canal. The females lay jelly-like egg masses on overhanging leaves ("tree snot"!), and the aquatic larvae build cases from leaf fragments.
#ukwildlife #insect #freshwater
#ukwildlife #insect #freshwater
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It is with great pleasure that we are sharing some #FreshwaterPearlMussel fascination this Microscope Monday 🔬 with fab new images of early stage #glochidia released from one of our female broodstock mussels.
Find out more about the FBA Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark:
www.fba.org.uk/freshwater-p...
Find out more about the FBA Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark:
www.fba.org.uk/freshwater-p...
July 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It is with great pleasure that we are sharing some #FreshwaterPearlMussel fascination this Microscope Monday 🔬 with fab new images of early stage #glochidia released from one of our female broodstock mussels.
Find out more about the FBA Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark:
www.fba.org.uk/freshwater-p...
Find out more about the FBA Freshwater Pearl Mussel Ark:
www.fba.org.uk/freshwater-p...
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The 14-spot's little smiley face is always endearing, but this one's pronotum pattern, which looks like ears, made it look even 'cuter' I think! 🥰 #VC40Ladybirds
July 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The 14-spot's little smiley face is always endearing, but this one's pronotum pattern, which looks like ears, made it look even 'cuter' I think! 🥰 #VC40Ladybirds
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🌟 Exciting Discovery Alert! 🌟
Back in January we teased some big news…and here it is!
🐌 Semilimax pyrenaicus (Pyrenean Semi-slug) has been recorded in Britain for the first time, found at a colliery spoil site in Cwmaman, S. Wales.
Read more: doi.org/10.61733/jco...
#SemiSlug #WildlifeDiscovery
Back in January we teased some big news…and here it is!
🐌 Semilimax pyrenaicus (Pyrenean Semi-slug) has been recorded in Britain for the first time, found at a colliery spoil site in Cwmaman, S. Wales.
Read more: doi.org/10.61733/jco...
#SemiSlug #WildlifeDiscovery
June 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🌟 Exciting Discovery Alert! 🌟
Back in January we teased some big news…and here it is!
🐌 Semilimax pyrenaicus (Pyrenean Semi-slug) has been recorded in Britain for the first time, found at a colliery spoil site in Cwmaman, S. Wales.
Read more: doi.org/10.61733/jco...
#SemiSlug #WildlifeDiscovery
Back in January we teased some big news…and here it is!
🐌 Semilimax pyrenaicus (Pyrenean Semi-slug) has been recorded in Britain for the first time, found at a colliery spoil site in Cwmaman, S. Wales.
Read more: doi.org/10.61733/jco...
#SemiSlug #WildlifeDiscovery
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We've got a packed conference schedule, with tops on a range of topics, covering worldwide research. Join us to discuss all things basking shark! www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
June 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We've got a packed conference schedule, with tops on a range of topics, covering worldwide research. Join us to discuss all things basking shark! www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
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Just landed: "Riverfly Handbook" by Craig Macadam, a must-have for anyone who loves dipping into streams and discovering the tiny wonders within. Mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies... it’s a whole world down there. Dive in!
#Entomology #FreshwaterLife #NewArrival @amentsoc.bsky.social
#Entomology #FreshwaterLife #NewArrival @amentsoc.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Just landed: "Riverfly Handbook" by Craig Macadam, a must-have for anyone who loves dipping into streams and discovering the tiny wonders within. Mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies... it’s a whole world down there. Dive in!
#Entomology #FreshwaterLife #NewArrival @amentsoc.bsky.social
#Entomology #FreshwaterLife #NewArrival @amentsoc.bsky.social
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Time is running out on our deadline extension! Submit by June 1st here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
May 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Time is running out on our deadline extension! Submit by June 1st here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Learn to use Pantheon to analyse invertebrate data & inform conservation! Join us at the Natural History Museum, London on 20 Aug. With specialist tutor @kitenet.bsky.social . £80. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1372660337...
@naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social
#conservation #ecology
@naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social
#conservation #ecology
Understanding Invertebrate Assemblages
Learn how to use Pantheon to inform invertebrate conservation and understand habitats with tutor Martin Harvey.
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May 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Learn to use Pantheon to analyse invertebrate data & inform conservation! Join us at the Natural History Museum, London on 20 Aug. With specialist tutor @kitenet.bsky.social . £80. Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1372660337...
@naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social
#conservation #ecology
@naturalengland.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social
#conservation #ecology
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Have you seen our regularly updated job opportunities page?
Visit our website for some open entomology-related jobs 🔽
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If you have an #insect-related job opportunity, please send us the details [email protected]
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #Jobs
Visit our website for some open entomology-related jobs 🔽
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If you have an #insect-related job opportunity, please send us the details [email protected]
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #Jobs
Job opportunities - Royal Entomological Society
Job opportunities If you have an insect-related or entomology job opportunity please send us the details [email protected] Want to work with us? Keep an eye on our RES Vacancies page for any paid…
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May 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Have you seen our regularly updated job opportunities page?
Visit our website for some open entomology-related jobs 🔽
buff.ly/IZnKojI
If you have an #insect-related job opportunity, please send us the details [email protected]
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #Jobs
Visit our website for some open entomology-related jobs 🔽
buff.ly/IZnKojI
If you have an #insect-related job opportunity, please send us the details [email protected]
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #Jobs
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Our new ID swatches have arrived! 📑
We made great use of our identification swatches for National Biodiversity Week, where volunteers discovered plenty of butterflies and dragonflies.
These amazing resources from the NBDC, ensure that you are always able to identify any creepy crawly 🐝
We made great use of our identification swatches for National Biodiversity Week, where volunteers discovered plenty of butterflies and dragonflies.
These amazing resources from the NBDC, ensure that you are always able to identify any creepy crawly 🐝
May 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our new ID swatches have arrived! 📑
We made great use of our identification swatches for National Biodiversity Week, where volunteers discovered plenty of butterflies and dragonflies.
These amazing resources from the NBDC, ensure that you are always able to identify any creepy crawly 🐝
We made great use of our identification swatches for National Biodiversity Week, where volunteers discovered plenty of butterflies and dragonflies.
These amazing resources from the NBDC, ensure that you are always able to identify any creepy crawly 🐝
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Now up to four #caddis species for the VC 61 (East Yorkshire) garden, the latest being a rather smart Glyphotaelius pellucidus. #TeamMoth #MothTrapBycatch #Trichoptera
May 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Now up to four #caddis species for the VC 61 (East Yorkshire) garden, the latest being a rather smart Glyphotaelius pellucidus. #TeamMoth #MothTrapBycatch #Trichoptera
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There's a reason it is called a longhorn Caddisfly ...
May 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There's a reason it is called a longhorn Caddisfly ...
How can you combat misinformation if you put the rebuttal behind a paywall, while the misinformation is out there for free?
#ValenciaFloods #Nature #Misinformation
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#ValenciaFloods #Nature #Misinformation
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Claims that dam removals were to blame for Valencia floods are false
Letter to the Editor
www.nature.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
How can you combat misinformation if you put the rebuttal behind a paywall, while the misinformation is out there for free?
#ValenciaFloods #Nature #Misinformation
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#ValenciaFloods #Nature #Misinformation
www.nature.com/articles/d41...