Press Release 22 May 2008
 Weevils squeak to communicate with each other.
- Click Beetles will play dead when disturbed.
- Common Froghopper nymphs make clusters of spit to live in.
These, and many other fascinating facts, will be revealed in a new book produced by South Derbyshire District Council's Environmental Education Project. The book will be launched at 2pm at Rosliston Forestry Centre on Tuesday 27 May, 2008.
As well as the book launch, from 2pm to 4pm there will be a Wildlife Watch minibeast themed treasure trail for the public. Children and adults will be able to follow a treasure trail around the site, answering minibeast quiz questions. Everyone will get some treasure for completing the trail and one lucky nature detective will win their own copy of Minibeast Mysteries Revealed.
The book has been written by the Environmental Education team. It taps into their wealth of knowledge gained by leading minibeast sessions at Rosliston Forestry Centre for the last 13 years.
Says Vicky Smyth, the book’s creator, "With detailed and dramatic illustrations, 'Minibeast Mysteries Revealed' is a guide to commonly-found minibeasts. It outlines some of the amazing facts associated with these interesting creatures. It has been developed for sale in sites in The National Forest."
The book can be bought from the Barn Shop at Rosliston and from The National Forest gift shop online. Pages from the book, which costs £10, can be previewed on the South Derbyshire District Council website www.south-derbys.gov.uk
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