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Huntsman spiders are members of the family 'Sparassidae' and catch their prey by hunting rather than in webs. They are eight-eyed spiders, the eyes appear in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. Many species in this family grow very large. Contributor: Eline van Erp Arachnids Huntsman Spider (Olios argelasius) Huntsman spiders are members of the family 'Sparassidae' and catch their prey by hunting rather than in webs. They are eight-eyed spiders, the eyes appear in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. Many species in this family grow very large. Contributor: Eline van Erp

The Hungarian Skipper (Spialia orbiter), looks very similar to the Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) but is a different genus altogether. Butterflies Hungarian Skipper (Spialia orbiter) A small, brown/purple butterfly in the family Hesperiidae (Skipper butterflies) The Hungarian Skipper (Spialia orbiter), looks very similar to the Grizzled Skipper (Pyrgus malvae) but is a different genus altogether. 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 Geometrician (Grammodes stolida) is a migrant moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. Known for the striking geometric patterns on its wings, it is primarily found in southern Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Geometrician (Grammodes stolida) The Geometrician (Grammodes stolida) is a migrant moth species belonging to the family Erebidae. Known for the striking geometric patterns on its wings, it is primarily found in southern Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) is a highly efficient insect used in the process of converting organic waste into valuable resources like animal feed and organic fertilizer. Its larvae are particularly prized for their voracious appetite and high nutritional content. Native to the Americas, the species is now found on every continent except Antarctica. Flies Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) is a highly efficient insect used in the process of converting organic waste into valuable resources like animal feed and organic fertilizer. Its larvae are particularly prized for their voracious appetite and high nutritional content. Native to the Americas, the species is now found on every continent except Antarctica.

King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia Concentrica) is a common, widespread saprotrophic sac fungus, living on dead and decaying wood. It is a hard, inedible fungus that resembles a small, round lump of charcoal. Contributor: Peter Papageorgiou Fungi King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia Concentrica) King Alfred's Cakes (Daldinia Concentrica) is a common, widespread saprotrophic sac fungus, living on dead and decaying wood. It is a hard, inedible fungus that resembles a small, round lump of charcoal. Contributor: Peter Papageorgiou

The Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan reaching 35–50 millimetres. The upper side of the wings is a bright orange-brown with dark brown/black markings which are quite variable. It is easy to confuse this butterfly with the Glanville Fritillary. Butterflies Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) A medium sized, orange butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies) The Spotted Fritillary (Melitaea didyma) is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan reaching 35–50 millimetres. The upper side of the wings is a bright orange-brown with dark brown/black markings which are quite variable. It is easy to confuse this butterfly with the Glanville Fritillary. 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 Carpenter Bee is a large, solitary bee with a robust, shiny black body and occasional yellow markings. Found in woodlands and gardens, it nests in wood by drilling tunnels. Bees/Wasps Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa violacea) The Carpenter Bee is a large, solitary bee with a robust, shiny black body and occasional yellow markings. Found in woodlands and gardens, it nests in wood by drilling tunnels.

The Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) is a species of true bug belonging to the squashbug and leatherbug family, Coreidae. It is native to Western Europe. True Bugs Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) The Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) is a species of true bug belonging to the squashbug and leatherbug family, Coreidae. It is native to Western Europe.

The Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) is a striking and polyphagous insect in the family Lygaeidae, known for its red-and-black coloration. This species has a wide distribution across the Euro-mediterranean. True Bugs Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) The Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) is a striking and polyphagous insect in the family Lygaeidae, known for its red-and-black coloration. This species has a wide distribution across the Euro-mediterranean.

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a medium-sized dragonfly with red veins on transparent wings and a slender red abdomen in mature males. Found across Europe, it inhabits still or slow-flowing waters. Dragonflies/Damselflies Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) Link The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a medium-sized dragonfly with red veins on transparent wings and a slender red abdomen in mature males. Found across Europe, it inhabits still or slow-flowing waters.

The Asian Mud-Dauber Wasp is a slender, black and yellow insect known for building mud nests. Found in Asia and other regions, it preys on spiders to provision its nests. This solitary wasp plays a vital role in controlling spider populations. Bees/Wasps Asian Mud-dauber (Sceliphron curvatum) The Asian Mud-Dauber Wasp is a slender, black and yellow insect known for building mud nests. Found in Asia and other regions, it preys on spiders to provision its nests. This solitary wasp plays a vital role in controlling spider populations.

The Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a small, widespread moth across Europe and Asia. Its forewings are reddish-brown, while the hindwings are bright pink or red with dark spots, flashing when disturbed to deter predators. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars are hairy and feed on various low plants. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) The Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a small, widespread moth across Europe and Asia. Its forewings are reddish-brown, while the hindwings are bright pink or red with dark spots, flashing when disturbed to deter predators. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars are hairy and feed on various low plants. Contributor: Dougy Wright