Taxonomic experience

Hymenoptera: Particular expertise in sawflies. Good knowledge of aculeates. Developing experience of Parasitica.

Diptera: Good knowledge of most of the better-known groups, with reasonable experience of most other famiies also.

Coleoptera: Good knowledge of most families; access to literature for almost all UK species.

Hemiptera: Good knowledge of Heteroptera and many Auchennorrhyncha. Some experience with Psylloidea.

Lepidoptera: Excellent knowledge of butterflies and moths, including most micro-moth groups. Good knowledge of larval stages.

Odonata: Excellent knowledge of adult insects, with some experience of larval stages also.

Orthoptera: Good knowledge of most species, able to survey many by ear.

Other insects: Good broad knowledge of most other insect groups, although only limited experience to date with aquatic larval stages.

Arachnids: Good knowledge of spiders, harvestmen and pseudoscorpions.

Other terrestrial invertebrates: Good knowledge of myriapods, woodlice, molluscs. Less experience with worms.

Other freshwater invertebrates: Moderate experience to date.

Marine life: Limited experience to date.

Birds: Excellent knowledge of all UK species by sight and sound; wide knowledge also across Europe, Middle East and further afield. Excellent knowledge of survey techniques.

Mammals: Good knowledge of diurnal species, although less experience with bats and small mammals to date.

Amphibians/Reptiles: Good knowledge of UK species.

Fish: Limited experience to date.