Bugs in my backyard

Australian Geographic is promoting a Bug Hunt.

Our backyards, balconies, gardens and local bushland are teeming with life – from bees, butterflies and beetles to spiders, snails, worms and thousands of other invertebrates.

And paying attention to what’s out there can help protect it.

Every extra set of eyes helps us understand our native wildlife – and can help spot invasive species early, before they have the chance to spread and cause serious damage to nature.

That’s why I’m buzzing to share that our citizen science program Bug Hunt’s Bugs in My Backyard Week is back for another year, running from 16–22 November!