Monitoring and Identifying Ladybirds for Beginners

This workshop will introduce you to some of Ireland’s 38 Ladybird species. Learn about their life cycle, the types of habitats they can be found in, and what features to look out for when identifying and recording different species.

Depending on the weather, we will then head outdoors for guided fieldwork where you will try out identification keys and practice monitoring skills with support from the workshop lead. It will be a relaxed and hands-on session, designed to build your confidence in spotting and recording Ladybirds.

Event Details

Workshop Leader:  Owen Beckett

Venue: Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly

Date: Saturday, September 19th

Time: 10:00 - 15:00

Audience: Beginner to intermediate

Fee: €25 Standard ticket, which includes a Guide to Ireland's Ladybirds

Please come prepared with suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable walking footwear, as we will be spending time outside in varying weather conditions.

If you have any questions about accessibility or specific needs that would help you take part comfortably, please feel free to contact rhayden@biodiversityireland.ie in advance.

Kindly note that the event may be cancelled if the minimum registration requirement of 10 is not met or in adverse weather conditions.