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A purple/violet, pea/vetch type flower Flowers Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa) A purple/violet, pea/vetch type flower

A purple/violet or blue flower with 5 petals Flowers Lavender (Lavandula sp.) A purple/violet or blue flower with 5 petals

A yellow, pea/vetch type flower Flowers Fenugreek (Trigonella sp.) A yellow, pea/vetch type flower

The Potato Capsid (Closterotomus norwegicus) is a common plant bug found across the UK and continental Europe. Measuring 6 to 8 mm, it has a distinct green color that turns reddish-brown in mature adults, along with two characteristic dark spots on the neck shield (pronotum). Contributor: Ian Henderson True Bugs Potato Capsid (Closterotomus norwegicus) The Potato Capsid (Closterotomus norwegicus) is a common plant bug found across the UK and continental Europe. Measuring 6 to 8 mm, it has a distinct green color that turns reddish-brown in mature adults, along with two characteristic dark spots on the neck shield (pronotum). Contributor: Ian Henderson

A yellow daisy with 10 or more petals Flowers False Yellowhead (Dittrichia viscosa) A yellow daisy with 10 or more petals

The Blair’s Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) is a delicate, pale yellow-brown moth with fine wavy lines and a small central spot on each wing. Found across Europe, it inhabits woodland areas where its caterpillars feed mainly on oak leaves. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Blair's Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) The Blair’s Mocha (Cyclophora puppillaria) is a delicate, pale yellow-brown moth with fine wavy lines and a small central spot on each wing. Found across Europe, it inhabits woodland areas where its caterpillars feed mainly on oak leaves. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Chalcid Wasp (Leucospis dorsigera) is a specialised species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Leucospidae within the superfamily Chalcidoidea. This robust insect is a Batesian mimic, closely resembling stinging vespid wasps to deter predators while maintaining a completely different parasitoid lifestyle. Bees/Wasps Chalcid Wasp (Leucospis dorsigera) The Chalcid Wasp (Leucospis dorsigera) is a specialised species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Leucospidae within the superfamily Chalcidoidea. This robust insect is a Batesian mimic, closely resembling stinging vespid wasps to deter predators while maintaining a completely different parasitoid lifestyle.

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 Great Potter Wasp (Delta unguiculatum) 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 Grey Mountain Carpet (Entephria caesiata) is a rare, small, grey geometrid found in moorland and mountain. Colour can be variable but generally greyish with a prominent central band edged in white. It flies from the end of June to mid September and the larval foodplants are most likely heathers and bilberry. Moths Grey Mountain Carpet (Entephria caesiata) The Grey Mountain Carpet (Entephria caesiata) is a rare, small, grey geometrid found in moorland and mountain. Colour can be variable but generally greyish with a prominent central band edged in white. It flies from the end of June to mid September and the larval foodplants are most likely heathers and bilberry.

A red flower with 1, 2 or 3 petals Flowers Rosemary Grevillea (Grevillea rosmarinifolia) A red flower with 1, 2 or 3 petals

The Messenger (Agriopis bajaria) is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is a nocturnal insect whose caterpillars are polyphagous, meaning they feed on a variety of deciduous woody plants. Moths Messenger (Agriopis bajaria) The Messenger (Agriopis bajaria) is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. It is a nocturnal insect whose caterpillars are polyphagous, meaning they feed on a variety of deciduous woody plants.

Sand Wasps are slender, solitary wasps found in sandy or loose soil habitats. Females dig burrows and provision them with caterpillars or other insects for their larvae. Known for their precise digging and graceful flight, they are non-aggressive to humans and play an important role in controlling insect populations. Bees/Wasps Sand Wasp (Bembix sp.) Sand Wasps are slender, solitary wasps found in sandy or loose soil habitats. Females dig burrows and provision them with caterpillars or other insects for their larvae. Known for their precise digging and graceful flight, they are non-aggressive to humans and play an important role in controlling insect populations.