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Potter Wasps (Eumeninae) are solitary wasps known for building small, jug-shaped mud nests. They provision each nest with paralyzed insects or spiders for their larvae. Typically black or brown with yellow markings, they are non-aggressive and play a vital role in controlling pest populations. Bees/Wasps Mediterranean Potter Wasp (Eumenes mediterraneus) Potter Wasps (Eumeninae) are solitary wasps known for building small, jug-shaped mud nests. They provision each nest with paralyzed insects or spiders for their larvae. Typically black or brown with yellow markings, they are non-aggressive and play a vital role in controlling pest populations.

The Dark Umber (Philereme transversata) is a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is found across much of the Palearctic realm and is distinguished by its dark coloration and the scalloped edges of its wings. Moths Dark Umber (Philereme transversata) The Dark Umber (Philereme transversata) is a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is found across much of the Palearctic realm and is distinguished by its dark coloration and the scalloped edges of its wings.

The Olive-tree Beauty (Peribatodes umbraria) is a species of geometer moth found in southern Europe. It is known for its whitish or greyish background color and distinct dark markings that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Olive-tree Beauty (Peribatodes umbraria) The Olive-tree Beauty (Peribatodes umbraria) is a species of geometer moth found in southern Europe. It is known for its whitish or greyish background color and distinct dark markings that provide excellent camouflage against tree bark. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Red Wood Ant (Formica rufa), also known as the Southern Wood Ant, is a large ant native to European woodlands known for building large, conspicuous mound nests. These ants are a keystone species in their forest ecosystems, acting as both predators and ecosystem engineers. Other Insects Red Wood Ant (Formica rufa) The Red Wood Ant (Formica rufa), also known as the Southern Wood Ant, is a large ant native to European woodlands known for building large, conspicuous mound nests. These ants are a keystone species in their forest ecosystems, acting as both predators and ecosystem engineers.

The Fluffy Hackled Orb-web Spider (Uloborus walckenaerius) is a unique, completely non-venomous cribellate spider belonging to the family Uloboridae. Named in honour of French entomologist Charles Athanase Walckenaer, this species is famous for lacking venom glands entirely. Instead, it relies on complex silk-wrapping strategies to crush and immobilise its prey. Arachnids Fluffy Hackled Orb-web Spider (Uloborus walckenaerius) The Fluffy Hackled Orb-web Spider (Uloborus walckenaerius) is a unique, completely non-venomous cribellate spider belonging to the family Uloboridae. Named in honour of French entomologist Charles Athanase Walckenaer, this species is famous for lacking venom glands entirely. Instead, it relies on complex silk-wrapping strategies to crush and immobilise its prey.

The Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera) is a flightless species of European bush-cricket which is the type species of its genus, with no subspecies. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera) The Dark Bush-cricket (Pholidoptera griseoaptera) is a flightless species of European bush-cricket which is the type species of its genus, with no subspecies.

The Comma (Polygonia c-album), is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. The angular notches on the edges of the forewings are characteristic of the genus Polygonia, which is why species in the genus are commonly referred to as angel-wing butterflies. Butterflies Comma (Polygonia c-album) A medium sized, orange butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies) The Comma (Polygonia c-album), is a butterfly species belonging to the family Nymphalidae. The angular notches on the edges of the forewings are characteristic of the genus Polygonia, which is why species in the genus are commonly referred to as angel-wing butterflies. 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 Thorn Hopper (Centrotus cornutus) is a distinctively shaped "treehopper" insect belonging to the family Membracidae. It is famous for its highly modified thorax (pronotum) that forms thorn-like extensions, serving as an exceptional tool for camouflage. Contributors: Ian Henderson, Kirsty Raphael True Bugs Thorn Hopper (Centrotus cornutus) The Thorn Hopper (Centrotus cornutus) is a distinctively shaped "treehopper" insect belonging to the family Membracidae. It is famous for its highly modified thorax (pronotum) that forms thorn-like extensions, serving as an exceptional tool for camouflage. Contributors: Ian Henderson, Kirsty Raphael

The Pond Skater (Aquarius paludum) is a large, carnivorous insect that glides across the surface of freshwater habitats. A member of the family Gerridae, it is native to Eurasia and can be found in a variety of freshwater and some brackish-water environments. True Bugs Pond Skater (Aquarius paludum) The Pond Skater (Aquarius paludum) is a large, carnivorous insect that glides across the surface of freshwater habitats. A member of the family Gerridae, it is native to Eurasia and can be found in a variety of freshwater and some brackish-water environments.

The European Snout Moth, Stemmatophora brunnealis, doesn't have a widely used English common name, but is known by local names like Clédéobie brunâtre (French) and Wezelkopmot (Dutch), meaning "weasel head moth," It is common in Southern Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Stemmatophora brunnealis The European Snout Moth, Stemmatophora brunnealis, doesn't have a widely used English common name, but is known by local names like Clédéobie brunâtre (French) and Wezelkopmot (Dutch), meaning "weasel head moth," It is common in Southern Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Asilidae are a family in the order Diptera, the true flies. The common name for members of the family is the Robber Flies. The Asilidae are cosmopolitan, with over 7000 described species, so identification can be difficult. Robber flies are agile, predatory insects with bristly faces and strong, spiny legs. Found in sunny, open habitats, they catch other insects in flight using their sharp, stabbing mouthparts. Their diet includes bees, wasps, and beetles. Flies Pied-winged Robber Fly (Pamponerus germanicus) The Asilidae are a family in the order Diptera, the true flies. The common name for members of the family is the Robber Flies. The Asilidae are cosmopolitan, with over 7000 described species, so identification can be difficult. Robber flies are agile, predatory insects with bristly faces and strong, spiny legs. Found in sunny, open habitats, they catch other insects in flight using their sharp, stabbing mouthparts. Their diet includes bees, wasps, and beetles.

The Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) is a common, robust moth found across Europe. Its forewings are brown and well-camouflaged, hiding bright orange-yellow hindwings that flash when disturbed. Moths Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) The Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba) is a common, robust moth found across Europe. Its forewings are brown and well-camouflaged, hiding bright orange-yellow hindwings that flash when disturbed.