| nev.nl | Netherlands Entomological Society | The website contains information about the history of the NEV, spanning 180 years of activities and an extensive entomological library. Upcoming events, such as excursions and conferences, are presented, including a summer excursion to the Kroondomein and a JNM meeting in Veluwe and South Limburg. The website describes the various sections within the NEV, such as bees and wasps, soil fauna, and the entomological library, which is currently in loan at Naturalis Biodiversity Center. | Organizations → Professional Associations 1004 | section 190 insects 245 library 988 society 1376 event 45199 | |
| olfacts.nl | Wageningen Agricultural University | The research examines the orientation behavior of Colorado potato beetles towards host plant odours using ‘servosphere tests,’ demonstrating that starved beetles move upwind in response to these scents. Studies of aphid antennae, measured through electroantennograms, revealed their ability to detect and respond to various plant odour components and essential oils, highlighting their sense of smell. The website details bioassays evaluating the repellent properties of (-)-(R)-carvone, showcasing its effectiveness in deterring aphids. | Control → Pest Control 824 | | |
| kleinevlinders.nl | Stichting TINEA | The Stichting TINEA focuses on ecological research on Small Blues butterflies. The website offers identification tables to determine Small Blues butterflies in the Netherlands, supported by a comprehensive photo collection. In the coming months, the website will be expanded with distribution maps, flight time histograms, and more species information, and will also be partly available in English. | Sustainability → Ecology & Environment 597 | photo collection 11 species 115 research 8967 | |
| gardensafari.nl | www.gardensafari.nl (Hans Arentsen) | The website features updates on new species and pictures added regularly, starting from February 1st, 2019. Recent additions include Drymus ryeii (a Seed Bug), Dyspetes luteomarginatus (a Parasitic Wasp), Garden Grass-veneer, Polydrusus cervinus (a Weevil), caterpillar Angle Shades, Flat-backed Millipede, and Large White. The website's owner is Hans Arentsen, and the site was last modified on February 1st, 2019. | Personal → Personal Stories 1027 | picture 92 updates 200 insects 245 garden 13129 | |
| buckfast.nl | Stichting Buckfast Marken | The foundation operates a bee breeding station for Buckfast bees on Marken, where drone colonies are placed under the foundation's supervision. Since the early 1990s, the breeding station has been a well-established place for producing pure lineages thanks to its location surrounded by water. The queens bred on Marken are characterized by gentleness, little swarming, and excellent overwintering capabilities, making them suitable for urban areas. | Agriculture → Beekeeping 229 | queen 57 bees 373 station 420 honey 432 foundation 6678 | Waterland → Marken 157 |
| buginn.nl | Buginn | Buginn's mission is to create safe nesting habitats for wild bees and other insects, which can be applied in public spaces, and to beautify and sustainable urban environments in a nature-inclusive way. The bee hotel is based on scientific research and consists of components such as a concrete base stone and an aesthetically designed front, which also serves as a barrier against predators. Buginn is a product of ecological landscaper Babako and designers Studio Überdutch, and is the first mass-produced insect hotel that is easy to manage and maintain. | Nature & Landscape → Nature Photography 482 | bee hotel 17 nest 140 insects 245 concrete 973 design 27202 | |
| hannieachterstraat.nl | Hannie Achterstraat | The site contains photos of insects such as mining bees, carpenter bees and blotch moths, including details about their feeding habits and nest building. Descriptions are given of flowers visited by insects, such as cowslips and wild pear, with attention to the way these flowers offer nectar. The website offers interactive content, such as a video about mining bees in a bee hotel, and a ‘picture week’ with photos of insects in various environments. | Nature & Landscape → Nature Photography 482 | bee hotel 17 pollen 33 nest 140 insects 245 flowers 3248 photo 7778 | |
| rikkuiperdesign.nl | rikkuiperdesign.nl | The text includes fragmented passages of descriptive text and Latin-esque phrases, creating an atmosphere of contemplation and strategic planning. It utilizes repeating phrases and sentence structures, suggesting potential placeholder content. Several sections are labeled with headings such as ‘Voor wie,’ ‘Voor wat,’ and ‘Waar,’ which may relate to defining a project’s scope or target audience. There are calls to action like 'log in' and 'Lees verder,' indicating navigation elements and potential engagement opportunities. | Websites → Information Pages 75 | picture 92 section 190 text 2467 | |
| natuurleek.nl | NatuurLeek | The blog covers a wide range of natural subjects, from dragonflies and damselflies to birds and insects. The website documents the evolution of the natural environment around Leek throughout different months of the year, starting in May 2025 and going back to March 2025. The blogger recently purchased a new lens and the content also includes activities in the autumn and winter. | Ornithology → Birdwatching 271 | may 10 dragonfly 24 insects 245 bird 922 photo 7778 nature 9094 | Westerkwartier → Leek 642 |
| vlinderszoeken.nl | vlinderszoeken.nl | The website is organized into families of butterflies, such as Aurelias, Violets/Shanktails, Ice-Fringes, Gleaming Butterflies, Sandwings, Skippers, Pages, and Blues. For each family, a list of species (subspecies) is provided, with descriptions and sometimes images. The website offers a detailed classification of butterflies, which is helpful for both beginners and experienced butterfly enthusiasts. | Websites → Information Portals 759 | classification 32 species 115 butterfly 140 image 2605 family 6462 | |
| wentingnatuurfotografie.nl | Wentingnatuurfotografie | The website contains a comprehensive list of various bird species, including woodpeckers, woodpeckers, doves, ducks, geese, herons, thrushes, tits, shorebirds, raptors, finches, swallows and waterfowl. The photography focuses on the different types of these birds and insects, with mention of their names. The website provides descriptions of these species, such as the woodpecker, the green woodpecker, the dove, the swan, the bee-eater and the black tit. | Nature & Landscape → Nature Photography 482 | insects 245 bird 922 photography 9503 | |
| paulschrama.nl | Paul Schrama | The website contains photos of various bird species, including wild swans, great bustards, black-tailed godwits, brush cannafinches, crested grebes, reed buntings, water rails and black ibises. In addition, the website features photos of diverse insects, such as bee moths, European nuthatches, and common damselflies. The photos are organized chronologically, with the date of the photo's capture indicated. | Animals → Birds 470 | insects 245 bird 922 photo 7778 | Rotterdam → Pernis 142 |
| natuurinonzetuin.nl | Our garden | The blog started in 2023 and provides updates from 2023, 2024 and the present (oct-dec’23, july-sep’23, apr-june’23, jan-mar’23). The blog describes specific events, such as planting of leek plants and the subsequent flowering, which results in an attractive environment for many insect species. The website contains photographic documentation of the garden, including leek blossoms, insects (such as beetles, bees, butterflies and aphids) and plant species. | Gardening → Garden Management 15 | butterfly 140 insects 245 plant 4509 | |