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A white/cream flower of the iris/lily type Flowers Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) A white/cream flower of the iris/lily type

The Digging or 'Burrowing' Grasshopper (Acrotylus sp.) is found across Europe. These insects are well-adapted to arid and sandy environments and use their digging ability to escape predators and extreme weather. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Digging Grasshopper (Acrotylus sp.) The Digging or 'Burrowing' Grasshopper (Acrotylus sp.) is found across Europe. These insects are well-adapted to arid and sandy environments and use their digging ability to escape predators and extreme weather.

An orchid-like, white/cream flower Flowers Hedgenettle (Stachys spinulosa) An orchid-like, white/cream flower

The Thistle Ermine (Myelois circumvoluta) is a small, white pyralid moth with black spots on its forewings. Despite its name and resemblance to ermine moths in the family Yponomeutidae, it is not closely related to them. The moth is native to Europe and has a wingspan of 27–33 millimeters. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Thistle Ermine (Myelois circumvoluta) The Thistle Ermine (Myelois circumvoluta) is a small, white pyralid moth with black spots on its forewings. Despite its name and resemblance to ermine moths in the family Yponomeutidae, it is not closely related to them. The moth is native to Europe and has a wingspan of 27–33 millimeters. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Hoary Footman (Eilema caniola) is a slender moth found across Europe, typically in heathland, woodland, and coastal habitats. Its narrow, greyish forewings lie flat along the body, contrasting with its yellow underwings and body. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Hoary Footman (Eilema caniola) The Hoary Footman (Eilema caniola) is a slender moth found across Europe, typically in heathland, woodland, and coastal habitats. Its narrow, greyish forewings lie flat along the body, contrasting with its yellow underwings and body. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Florentine Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium florentinum) is a striking wool carder bee with a black body marked by vivid yellow spots. Males are larger and territorial, guarding flower patches aggressively. Females collect plant fibres to line their nests which, in these photos, is a wind-chime. Common across southern Europe, it prefers sunny habitats rich in flowers, especially labiates, which provide both nectar and nesting material. Bees/Wasps Florentine Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium florentinum) The Florentine Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium florentinum) is a striking wool carder bee with a black body marked by vivid yellow spots. Males are larger and territorial, guarding flower patches aggressively. Females collect plant fibres to line their nests which, in these photos, is a wind-chime. Common across southern Europe, it prefers sunny habitats rich in flowers, especially labiates, which provide both nectar and nesting material.

A green or purple/violet flower of the iris/lily type Flowers Friar's Cowl (Arisarum vulgare) A green or purple/violet flower of the iris/lily type

The Theresian Moth (Lamoria anella) is a small snout moth found across Europe and parts of Asia. It has narrow, brownish forewings with fine darker markings and lighter hindwings. Adults fly in summer, often near dry, grassy habitats. It is a minor pest in granaries and food stores. Moths Theresian Moth (Lamoria anella) The Theresian Moth (Lamoria anella) is a small snout moth found across Europe and parts of Asia. It has narrow, brownish forewings with fine darker markings and lighter hindwings. Adults fly in summer, often near dry, grassy habitats. It is a minor pest in granaries and food stores.

A pink or purple/violet, bell-shaped flower with 4 petals Flowers Autumn Heather (Erica manipuliflora) A pink or purple/violet, bell-shaped flower with 4 petals

The Striped Twin-spot Carpet (Coenotephria salicata) is a small, delicately patterned moth found across Europe. Its wings display grey and brown tones with twin dark spots and fine wavy lines. Active from late spring to early autumn, it flies at dusk in woodland and heathland habitats. Moths Striped Twin-spot Carpet (Coenotephria salicata) The Striped Twin-spot Carpet (Coenotephria salicata) is a small, delicately patterned moth found across Europe. Its wings display grey and brown tones with twin dark spots and fine wavy lines. Active from late spring to early autumn, it flies at dusk in woodland and heathland habitats.

A yellow flower with 10 or more petals Flowers Double Oxalis (Oxalis compressa) A yellow flower with 10 or more petals

A red flower with 10 or more petals Flowers Easter Cactus (Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri) A red flower with 10 or more petals