Glowworms return to North Yorkshire nature reserve after two-year breeding project
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Glowworms return to North Yorkshire nature reserve after two-year breeding project

1 hours ago · Originally published 7 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Glowworms shine again in North Yorkshire after larvae reared in garden shed
After a century-long absence, glowworms have been spotted at Nosterfield nature reserve following a volunteer-led reintroduction programme. Ecologist Pete Cooper and local volunteers reared larvae in a garden shed before releasing them, proving that the site can support the species' full life cycle - a vital step in helping the declining beetle recover in the British countryside.
Source: The Guardian UK North Yorkshire
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