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Garden spiders are orb-weaver spiders 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 European Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) Garden spiders are orb-weaver spiders 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 Italian locust (Calliptamus italicus) is a medium-sized grasshopper found across southern and central Europe. It has mottled brown wings with a reddish hue that is visible in flight. Preferring dry, open habitats, it can form large swarms that damage crops and vegetation. Active in summer, it feeds on grasses and herbs and is considered an agricultural pest. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Italian Locust (Calliptamus italicus) The Italian locust (Calliptamus italicus) is a medium-sized grasshopper found across southern and central Europe. It has mottled brown wings with a reddish hue that is visible in flight. Preferring dry, open habitats, it can form large swarms that damage crops and vegetation. Active in summer, it feeds on grasses and herbs and is considered an agricultural pest.

A purple/violet or white flower of the iris/lily type Contributor: Jane Barry Flowers Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) A purple/violet or white flower of the iris/lily type Contributor: Jane Barry

The Gorse Orbweaver (Agalenatea redii) is a small, hairy spider from the family Araneidae. They are frequently found in sunny environments like heathlands, moorlands, and coastal dunes. They are especially associated with gorse and low-growing shrubs. Adults are typically active from April to June, making them one of the earlier orb-weavers to mature in the spring. Arachnids Gorse Orbweaver (Agalenatea redii) The Gorse Orbweaver (Agalenatea redii) is a small, hairy spider from the family Araneidae. They are frequently found in sunny environments like heathlands, moorlands, and coastal dunes. They are especially associated with gorse and low-growing shrubs. Adults are typically active from April to June, making them one of the earlier orb-weavers to mature in the spring.

The Housefly (Musca domestica) is a common insect found worldwide as a commensal of humans. It is a well-known pest found in and around homes, farms, and food establishments. Houseflies are mechanical vectors for many pathogens, posing a public health risk. Flies Housefly (Musca domestica) The Housefly (Musca domestica) is a common insect found worldwide as a commensal of humans. It is a well-known pest found in and around homes, farms, and food establishments. Houseflies are mechanical vectors for many pathogens, posing a public health risk.

A yellow, green or black flower of the iris/lily type Contributor: Cindy Harris Flowers Widow Iris (Iris tuberosa) A yellow, green or black flower of the iris/lily type Contributor: Cindy Harris

The Pleated Inkcap (Parasola plicatilis) is a small, delicate, saprotrophic mushroom that is notable for its short lifespan and distinctive parasol-shaped cap. It is also known as the 'Little Japanese Umbrella'. Fungi Pleated Inkcap (Parasola plicatilis) The Pleated Inkcap (Parasola plicatilis) is a small, delicate, saprotrophic mushroom that is notable for its short lifespan and distinctive parasol-shaped cap. It is also known as the 'Little Japanese Umbrella'.

A yellow, pea/vetch type flower Contributor: Joy Konstantis Flowers Scorpion Senna (Hippocrepis emerus) A yellow, pea/vetch type flower Contributor: Joy Konstantis

The Mediterranean Ground Mantis (Ameles decolor) is also known as the Mediterranean Dwarf Mantis. It is a small praying mantis, native to the Mediterranean region of Europe that is known for its complex courtship rituals and distinctive physical characteristics. Mantids Mediterranean Ground Mantis (Ameles decolor) The Mediterranean Ground Mantis (Ameles decolor) is also known as the Mediterranean Dwarf Mantis. It is a small praying mantis, native to the Mediterranean region of Europe that is known for its complex courtship rituals and distinctive physical characteristics. Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🟧 🟧 🟥 🟥 🟥 Months seen on Corfu

A white/cream, bell-shaped, flower with 5 petals Flowers Common Roman Squill (Bellevalia flexuosa) A white/cream, bell-shaped, flower with 5 petals

The Little Emerald (Jodis lactearia) is a delicate green moth found across Europe in woodlands and hedgerows. Its pale green wings, often with faint white lines, give it a soft, shimmering appearance. Adults fly from late spring to summer, while caterpillars feed on deciduous trees such as birch and alder. Moths Little Emerald (Jodis lactearia) The Little Emerald (Jodis lactearia) is a delicate green moth found across Europe in woodlands and hedgerows. Its pale green wings, often with faint white lines, give it a soft, shimmering appearance. Adults fly from late spring to summer, while caterpillars feed on deciduous trees such as birch and alder.

A purple/violet flower with 5 petals Flowers Cyclamen (Cyclamen graecum) A purple/violet flower with 5 petals