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The Rose-flounced Tabby (Endotricha flammealis) is a moth found across Europe. Its wings show shades of pink, purple, and brown with delicate wavy patterns, giving it a distinctive appearance. Active at dusk and night in summer, it rests with wings held roof-like. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Rose-flounced Tabby (Endotricha flammealis) The Rose-flounced Tabby (Endotricha flammealis) is a moth found across Europe. Its wings show shades of pink, purple, and brown with delicate wavy patterns, giving it a distinctive appearance. Active at dusk and night in summer, it rests with wings held roof-like. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Weevil (Tychius quinquepunctatus) is commonly known as the pea weevil and is a type of beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is considered a pest of peas and other legume crops. Weevil (Tychius quinquepunctatus) Beetles The Weevil (Tychius quinquepunctatus) is commonly known as the pea weevil and is a type of beetle in the family Curculionidae. It is considered a pest of peas and other legume crops.

The Philodromus aureolus species complex is a group of highly similar, cryptic running crab spiders within the family Philodromidae. Because these species are visually nearly identical, field identification based on color or pattern is unreliable. Definitive classification almost always requires a microscopic examination of the adult genitalia. Arachnids Wandering Crab Spider (Philodromus aureolus complex) The Philodromus aureolus species complex is a group of highly similar, cryptic running crab spiders within the family Philodromidae. Because these species are visually nearly identical, field identification based on color or pattern is unreliable. Definitive classification almost always requires a microscopic examination of the adult genitalia.

Orb-weaver spiders are in the family 'Araneidae' which has 3,108 species in 186 genera worldwide. They are the most common group to build spiral, circular 'orb' shaped webs. Arachnids Lobed Argiope (Argiope lobata) Orb-weaver spiders are in the family 'Araneidae' which has 3,108 species in 186 genera worldwide. They are the most common group to build spiral, circular 'orb' shaped webs.

The Fan-foot (Zanclognatha tarsipennalis) is a species of litter moth belonging to the family Erebidae. Known also by its scientific synonym, 'Herminia tarsipennalis', this moth is common across much of Europe. Its name comes from the enlarged, "fan-like" palps on its head. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Fan-foot (Zanclognatha tarsipennalis) The Fan-foot (Zanclognatha tarsipennalis) is a species of litter moth belonging to the family Erebidae. Known also by its scientific synonym, 'Herminia tarsipennalis', this moth is common across much of Europe. Its name comes from the enlarged, "fan-like" palps on its head. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Elm Balloon-gall Aphids (Eriosoma lanigerum) are tiny, soft-bodied insects that feed on elm trees. Their feeding causes distinctive, balloon-like galls to form on leaves. These galls provide shelter and nourishment for the aphids. They are usually green or red and can distort leaf shape. Though unsightly, these aphids rarely cause serious harm to healthy trees. Natural predators often keep their populations in check. True Bugs Elm Balloon-gall Aphid (Eriosoma lanuginosum) The Elm Balloon-gall Aphids (Eriosoma lanigerum) are tiny, soft-bodied insects that feed on elm trees. Their feeding causes distinctive, balloon-like galls to form on leaves. These galls provide shelter and nourishment for the aphids. They are usually green or red and can distort leaf shape. Though unsightly, these aphids rarely cause serious harm to healthy trees. Natural predators often keep their populations in check.

The Red Shield Bug (Carpocoris mediterraneus) is a herbivorous insect from the shield bug family, known for its distinct markings and foul odour when threatened. It is widespread throughout the Mediterranean region and can also be found in central-southern Europe. True Bugs Red Shield Bug (Carpocoris mediterraneus) The Red Shield Bug (Carpocoris mediterraneus) is a herbivorous insect from the shield bug family, known for its distinct markings and foul odour when threatened. It is widespread throughout the Mediterranean region and can also be found in central-southern Europe.

The Crepuscular Burnet (Zygaena carniolica) is a day-flying moth known for its striking appearance, variable characteristics, and aposematic (warning) coloration. As with all burnet moths, it is poisonous, storing cyanide in its body as a defence against predators. Moths Crepuscular Burnet (Zygaena carniolica) The Crepuscular Burnet (Zygaena carniolica) is a day-flying moth known for its striking appearance, variable characteristics, and aposematic (warning) coloration. As with all burnet moths, it is poisonous, storing cyanide in its body as a defence against predators.

The Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is often found basking on vegetation, or flying among tall grass stems. Despite its name, it is very similar in size to several other Skipper species in Corfu. The male is distinguished from the female by the sex brand on its forewings, which is a slightly curved line of specialised scent scales. Butterflies Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) A small, orange butterfly in the family Hesperiidae (Skipper butterflies) The Small Skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is often found basking on vegetation, or flying among tall grass stems. Despite its name, it is very similar in size to several other Skipper species in Corfu. The male is distinguished from the female by the sex brand on its forewings, which is a slightly curved line of specialised scent scales. 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 African Death's-head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos) is a large, nocturnal moth known for the distinctive skull-like pattern on its thorax and its unusual ability to squeak. Their yellow caterpillars burrow into damp earth where they pupate. Native to Africa, this migratory moth is also a rare but regular visitor to Europe. Moths African Death's-head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos) The African Death's-head Hawk-moth (Acherontia atropos) is a large, nocturnal moth known for the distinctive skull-like pattern on its thorax and its unusual ability to squeak. Their yellow caterpillars burrow into damp earth where they pupate. Native to Africa, this migratory moth is also a rare but regular visitor to Europe.

The Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) is also called the meadow spittlebug. It is a small, sap-feeding insect renowned for its astonishing jumping ability and the distinct, foamy "cuckoo-spit" its larvae produce. True Bugs Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) The Common Froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) is also called the meadow spittlebug. It is a small, sap-feeding insect renowned for its astonishing jumping ability and the distinct, foamy "cuckoo-spit" its larvae produce.

The Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum) is also frequently cited as Spilosoma lutea. Females are often darker than males. It is a common tiger moth found throughout the temperate Palearctic region Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum) The Buff Ermine (Spilarctia luteum) is also frequently cited as Spilosoma lutea. Females are often darker than males. It is a common tiger moth found throughout the temperate Palearctic region Contributor: Dougy Wright