
**Break down your prejudices to better protect the Hymenoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera that are essential to our survival **
There are over 40,000 species of insects in mainland France, 5,000 of which play an active role in pollination. 90% of flowering plants, essential to our survival, depend on these precious little creatures. Despite this, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera suffer from a bad reputation, stereotypes and an often irrational fear. Come and discover these endangered 6-legged animals, and break down your prejudices to help protect them.
Practical info :
**Meeting point** : 10 am
**Duration**: 2 h
**Good to know**: limited number of places, by registration only. Tickets available at enm.lillemetropole.fr or at reception
**Public**: all
**Site opening hours**: Laundry from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
La Nature retrouvée" exhibition from 2 pm to 6:30 pm
Zoom" reception from 9:30 a.m
The site is accessible to the disabled. Please contact the team for further information on the accessibility of shows and events.
**The next Zoom event:**
Sunday, October 5: Zoom on berries & fruit
There are over 40,000 species of insects in mainland France, 5,000 of which play an active role in pollination. 90% of flowering plants, essential to our survival, depend on these precious little creatures. Despite this, Hymenoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera and Lepidoptera suffer from a bad reputation, stereotypes and an often irrational fear. Come and discover these endangered 6-legged animals, and break down your prejudices to help protect them.
Practical info :
**Meeting point** : 10 am
**Duration**: 2 h
**Good to know**: limited number of places, by registration only. Tickets available at enm.lillemetropole.fr or at reception
**Public**: all
**Site opening hours**: Laundry from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m
La Nature retrouvée" exhibition from 2 pm to 6:30 pm
Zoom" reception from 9:30 a.m
The site is accessible to the disabled. Please contact the team for further information on the accessibility of shows and events.
**The next Zoom event:**
Sunday, October 5: Zoom on berries & fruit
Opening times
Opening times
On 3 August 2025
- 10:00 at 12:00