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Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) The Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) is a striking species of flat-faced longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Measuring between 10mm and 22mm in length, it is highly recognizable by its enormously long, distinctively banded black and powder-blue (or grey) antennae and its mottled, golden-green iridescent body hairs. Contributors: Ian Henderson, Kirsty Raphael Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) Beetles Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) The Golden-bloomed Grey Longhorn (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) is a striking species of flat-faced longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae. Measuring between 10mm and 22mm in length, it is highly recognizable by its enormously long, distinctively banded black and powder-blue (or grey) antennae and its mottled, golden-green iridescent body hairs. Contributors: Ian Henderson, Kirsty Raphael

Jumping spiders are in the family 'Salticidae', which currently contains almost 700 genera with over 6,000 species. This makes Jumping spiders the largest family of spiders, comprising 13% of all spider species. Arachnids Jumping Spider (Icius subinermis) Jumping spiders are in the family 'Salticidae', which currently contains almost 700 genera with over 6,000 species. This makes Jumping spiders the largest family of spiders, comprising 13% of all spider species.

The Striped Shield Bug (Graphosoma italicum) is a species of shield bug known for its distinct red and black striped pattern on its back. Reaching 8–12 mm in length, it is a common European insect that feeds on plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is sometimes called the "Minstrel bug" or "Italian striped bug". True Bugs Striped Shield Bug (Graphosoma italicum) The Striped Shield Bug (Graphosoma italicum) is a species of shield bug known for its distinct red and black striped pattern on its back. Reaching 8–12 mm in length, it is a common European insect that feeds on plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is sometimes called the "Minstrel bug" or "Italian striped bug".

The Sloe/Hairy Shield Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) is a common stink bug known for the fine, pale hairs covering its body. Its two common names refer to its distinctive appearance and its common presence on blackthorn plants, though it also feeds on many others. Contributor: Pete Rodgers True Bugs Sloe/Hairy Shield Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) The Sloe/Hairy Shield Bug (Dolycoris baccarum) is a common stink bug known for the fine, pale hairs covering its body. Its two common names refer to its distinctive appearance and its common presence on blackthorn plants, though it also feeds on many others. Contributor: Pete Rodgers

The Green Longhorn (Adela reaumurella) is a species of fairy longhorn moth known for the males' extraordinarily long antennae and the moths' metallic green wings. They are a common and widespread species in woodlands and scrub throughout much of Europe. Moths Green Longhorn (Adela reaumurella) The Green Longhorn (Adela reaumurella) is a species of fairy longhorn moth known for the males' extraordinarily long antennae and the moths' metallic green wings. They are a common and widespread species in woodlands and scrub throughout much of Europe.

While often mistaken for a millipede, the Centipede (Stigmatogaster gracilis) is a species in the family Himantariidae. It is a slender, blind, soil-dwelling predator found in the Mediterranean region. Other Invertebrates Centipede (Stigmatogaster gracilis) Link While often mistaken for a millipede, the Centipede (Stigmatogaster gracilis) is a species in the family Himantariidae. It is a slender, blind, soil-dwelling predator found in the Mediterranean region.

The Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana) is a small, distinctive green moth (family Nolidae) found in European wetlands. It is characterised by a bright green forewing with a white leading edge (costa) and white hindwings, Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana) The Cream-bordered Green Pea (Earias clorana) is a small, distinctive green moth (family Nolidae) found in European wetlands. It is characterised by a bright green forewing with a white leading edge (costa) and white hindwings, Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Common Footman (Eilema lurideola) is a moth known for its greenish-grey forewings with a prominent yellow stripe along the leading edge. It is widely distributed across Europe. Moths Common Footman (Eilema lurideola) The Common Footman (Eilema lurideola) is a moth known for its greenish-grey forewings with a prominent yellow stripe along the leading edge. It is widely distributed across Europe.

The Oriental Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus orientalis) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. The length of the forewings is 14–15 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August in two generations. Butterflies Oriental Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus orientalis) A small, brown butterfly in the family Hesperiidae (Skipper butterflies) The Oriental Marbled Skipper (Carcharodus orientalis) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria and Greece. The length of the forewings is 14–15 mm. Adults are on wing from April to August in two generations. Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋

The Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) is a common and agile ground beetle known for its brilliant metallic green colour with white spots. A ferocious predator in both its larval and adult stages, it is found in sunny, open areas like heathlands, moorlands, and grasslands across Eurasia. Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) Beetles The Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) is a common and agile ground beetle known for its brilliant metallic green colour with white spots. A ferocious predator in both its larval and adult stages, it is found in sunny, open areas like heathlands, moorlands, and grasslands across Eurasia.

Discover the many Corfu fly species that can be seen on the island by using this ever-growing database of beautiful wildlife photographs, all taken on Corfu. Flies Family: All Common Name: All Latin Name: All Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5

The Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is a common pest known for its larvae that feed on stored grains and cereals. It is found worldwide, especially in human-created habitats like barns, warehouses, and homes. While considered a pest by agriculturalists, it has a fast life cycle and distinct appearance. Moths Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) The Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is a common pest known for its larvae that feed on stored grains and cereals. It is found worldwide, especially in human-created habitats like barns, warehouses, and homes. While considered a pest by agriculturalists, it has a fast life cycle and distinct appearance.