Insects in Cornwall

Insects are fundamental to the biodiversity of the county, serving as food, pollinators and pest controllers.

The rich variety of plant life attracts a similar variety of insects, and these form the basis of the intricate web of flora and fauna found in Cornwall.

A walk through a wildflower meadow might yield sightings of a number of different butterflies and moths; the region's many gardens are homes for ladybirds, and you may spot dragonflies and damselflies hovering over the still waters of ponds and lakes. Go for a walk on a summer's evening and in the stillness you can hear grasshoppers chirruping to one another.