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The Wood White (Leptidea sinapis) is a small butterfly with a slow flight which is usually encountered in sheltered situations, such as olive groves or scrubland. The upper wings are white with rounded edges. Males have a black mark on the edge of the forewing. The undersides are white, with indistinct grey/green markings. They are hard to photograph, because they fly almost continuously throughout the day, patrolling to find a mate. Butterflies Wood White (Leptidea sinapis) A medium sized, white butterfly in the family Pieridae (White, yellow butterflies) The Wood White (Leptidea sinapis) is a small butterfly with a slow flight which is usually encountered in sheltered situations, such as olive groves or scrubland. The upper wings are white with rounded edges. Males have a black mark on the edge of the forewing. The undersides are white, with indistinct grey/green markings. They are hard to photograph, because they fly almost continuously throughout the day, patrolling to find a mate. 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 Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) is a delicate, pale yellow moth found across Europe. Its wings are finely patterned with orange-brown wavy lines, giving it a soft, glowing appearance. Moths Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) The Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) is a delicate, pale yellow moth found across Europe. Its wings are finely patterned with orange-brown wavy lines, giving it a soft, glowing appearance.

The Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa) is an easy species to recognise, both males and females have similar patterns, but males are more white than females, which are slightly creamy in appearance and are patterned in a dark shade of brown rather than the black colour of the males. This species is found in dry summer grassland and overgrown hillsides where flowers are abundant. Butterflies Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa) A medium sized, white butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies) The Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa) is an easy species to recognise, both males and females have similar patterns, but males are more white than females, which are slightly creamy in appearance and are patterned in a dark shade of brown rather than the black colour of the males. This species is found in dry summer grassland and overgrown hillsides where flowers are abundant. 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 Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) is a species of darkling beetle common in Europe, known for its distinctive fuzzy, bristly, and hairy appearance. It has a dark head and thorax with yellowish-brown, elongated wing cases (elytra) and can grow up to 7-8 mm long. Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) Beetles The Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) is a species of darkling beetle common in Europe, known for its distinctive fuzzy, bristly, and hairy appearance. It has a dark head and thorax with yellowish-brown, elongated wing cases (elytra) and can grow up to 7-8 mm long.

The Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) is a widespread and common species found across Europe. It is easily identifiable by the distinctive pale straw-coloured hind wings with a broad dark border, which contrasts sharply with its darker forewings . Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) The Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) is a widespread and common species found across Europe. It is easily identifiable by the distinctive pale straw-coloured hind wings with a broad dark border, which contrasts sharply with its darker forewings . Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) is one of several similar species from the genus Satyrium which tend to fly in early summer, especially in June. It is seen in select locations in Corfu in woodland where the females can lay on the larval foodplants, oak trees. Like most hairstreaks, it rarely shows its upper wings, usually resting with them closed, only displaying the undersides. Butterflies Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) A small, brown butterfly in the family Lycaenidae (Gossamer-winged butterflies) The Ilex Hairstreak (Satyrium ilicis) is one of several similar species from the genus Satyrium which tend to fly in early summer, especially in June. It is seen in select locations in Corfu in woodland where the females can lay on the larval foodplants, oak trees. Like most hairstreaks, it rarely shows its upper wings, usually resting with them closed, only displaying the undersides. 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 Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) is a species of katydid known for its camouflage and wide distribution across Europe. Its name refers to the female's curved, sickle-shaped ovipositor, or egg-laying tube. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) The Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) is a species of katydid known for its camouflage and wide distribution across Europe. Its name refers to the female's curved, sickle-shaped ovipositor, or egg-laying tube.

The Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) is a distinctive, slender hoverfly species found in Europe. It is known for its narrow build and striking yellow and black patterns. Flies Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) The Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) is a distinctive, slender hoverfly species found in Europe. It is known for its narrow build and striking yellow and black patterns.

The European Wasp (Vespula germanica) is a social wasp native to Europe. It has distinctive black and yellow dotted bands. It builds large paper nests in cavities or underground and is an aggressive defender of food sources, preying on insects and scavenging human food. Bees/Wasps European Wasp (Vespula germanica) The European Wasp (Vespula germanica) is a social wasp native to Europe. It has distinctive black and yellow dotted bands. It builds large paper nests in cavities or underground and is an aggressive defender of food sources, preying on insects and scavenging human food.

Velvet ants are striking, wingless wasps, often brightly colored in red, orange, or yellow, with dense, velvety hairs. Females are wingless and resemble ants, while males have wings. They are solitary and parasitic, laying eggs in the nests of ground-nesting bees and wasps. Their powerful sting deters predators, earning them the nickname “cow killer” despite their generally non-aggressive nature. Bees/Wasps Velvet Ant (Tropidotilla litoralis) Velvet ants are striking, wingless wasps, often brightly colored in red, orange, or yellow, with dense, velvety hairs. Females are wingless and resemble ants, while males have wings. They are solitary and parasitic, laying eggs in the nests of ground-nesting bees and wasps. Their powerful sting deters predators, earning them the nickname “cow killer” despite their generally non-aggressive nature.

The Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) also known as the 'clouded funnel', is a large common mushroom found in woodlands across Europe. While it was once considered edible, it is now known to cause gastrointestinal upset in many people and should be avoided. Fungi Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) The Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) also known as the 'clouded funnel', is a large common mushroom found in woodlands across Europe. While it was once considered edible, it is now known to cause gastrointestinal upset in many people and should be avoided.

The Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) is a species of small moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in most parts of Europe, mainly in oak forests. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) The Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) is a species of small moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in most parts of Europe, mainly in oak forests. Contributor: Dougy Wright