This map gives an overview of terrestrial Heteroptera recording in Bedfordshire. For each 1km square, information is given on the number of records, number of species recorded, and the first and last years that records have been received from the square.
The colour of the square also indicates the number of species which have been recorded there as follows:
Blue: 1-4 species
Yellow: 5-19 species
Orange: 20-49 species
Red: >50 species
If you've seen a bug, in Bedfordshire or anywhere else in the UK, then the best way to record it is using iRecord. iRecord is a dedicated biological recording platform, supported by a network of experts who check and validate the entered data, ready for incorporation into definitive datasets. These in turn are used in a variety of analyses and research projects.
You can access iRecord by going to https://irecord.org.uk/, or by using the mobile app available on both Apple and Android phones.