Insects and arachnids of Ardeer, North Ayrshire, Scotland

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2020

Original Publication

The Glasgow naturalist

Volume

27

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

31-38

Contributed by

Glasgow Natural History Society

Language

English

Published by

Glasgow Glasgow Natural History Society

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37208/tgn27215

 

Abstract

The Ardeer site on the Garnock Estuary in North Ayrshire, Scotland is considered to be the richest wildlife site in Ayrshire and to be of national significance. It has a rich and varied invertebrate fauna which reflects the wide range of habitats present ranging from sand dunes to wetland and woodland. This paper gives an account of some of the insects and arachnids that have been discovered there during recent surveys. A number of current threats are outlined.