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The Horse Chestnut Moth (Chycnemia hippocastanaria) is a small, brownish geometrid moth found in Europe. Its forewings are patterned with wavy lines, providing camouflage against bark. Adults fly mainly at night in spring and summer. The larvae feed on broadleaved trees, blending well with foliage. Moths Horse Chestnut (chycnemia hippocastanaria) The Horse Chestnut Moth (Chycnemia hippocastanaria) is a small, brownish geometrid moth found in Europe. Its forewings are patterned with wavy lines, providing camouflage against bark. Adults fly mainly at night in spring and summer. The larvae feed on broadleaved trees, blending well with foliage.

The genus Parasola, commonly known as 'umbrella inkcaps' or 'fairy parasols', consists of small, delicate, and short-lived mushrooms in the family Psathyrellaceae. Unlike many other inkcaps, their caps do not deliquesce (turn into an inky black fluid) but instead wither and shrivel as they age. Fungi Parasola (Parasola sp.) The genus Parasola, commonly known as 'umbrella inkcaps' or 'fairy parasols', consists of small, delicate, and short-lived mushrooms in the family Psathyrellaceae. Unlike many other inkcaps, their caps do not deliquesce (turn into an inky black fluid) but instead wither and shrivel as they age.

The Lhomme's Dusky Carpet (Tephronia lhommaria) is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. There is very little information available about this species. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Lhomme's Dusky Carpet (Tephronia lhommaria) The Lhomme's Dusky Carpet (Tephronia lhommaria) is a species of moth in the family Geometridae. There is very little information available about this species. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Vagrant Emperor dragonfly is a large, migratory species with striking green eyes and a brownish-yellow body. Its wings are clear, with a slight amber tint at the base. Found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, this dragonfly is known for its long-distance flights and adaptability to various habitats, including deserts, wetlands, and coastal areas. Dragonflies/Damselflies Vagrant Emperor (Anax ephippiger) Link The Vagrant Emperor dragonfly is a large, migratory species with striking green eyes and a brownish-yellow body. Its wings are clear, with a slight amber tint at the base. Found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, this dragonfly is known for its long-distance flights and adaptability to various habitats, including deserts, wetlands, and coastal areas.

The Testaceous Pearl (Anania testacealis) is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, the crambid snout moths. It is native to various parts of Southern and Central Europe. Moths Testaceous Pearl (Anania testacealis) The Testaceous Pearl (Anania testacealis) is a species of moth in the family Crambidae, the crambid snout moths. It is native to various parts of Southern and Central Europe.

The Tachinid Fly (Gymnosoma clavatum) is known for its endoparasitic life cycle, in which its larvae develop inside and eventually kill various species of stink bugs and other shield bugs. As adults, these flies are often found on flowers, consuming nectar. Flies Tachinid Fly (Gymnosoma clavatum) The Tachinid Fly (Gymnosoma clavatum) is known for its endoparasitic life cycle, in which its larvae develop inside and eventually kill various species of stink bugs and other shield bugs. As adults, these flies are often found on flowers, consuming nectar.

The Ring-Legged Earwig (Euborellia annulipes) is a cosmopolitan insect belonging to the family Anisolabididae. It is easily recognised by the characteristic dark bands around its pale legs Contributor: Kirsty Raphael Other Insects Ring-Legged Earwig (Euborellia annulipes) The Ring-Legged Earwig (Euborellia annulipes) is a cosmopolitan insect belonging to the family Anisolabididae. It is easily recognised by the characteristic dark bands around its pale legs Contributor: Kirsty Raphael

The family of hard ticks or scale ticks 'Ixodidae' is one of the three families of ticks which currently consist of 750 species. They are known as 'hard ticks' because they have a scutum or hard shield, which the other major family of ticks, the 'soft ticks' lack. Arachnids Sheep Tick (Ixodes ricinus) The family of hard ticks or scale ticks 'Ixodidae' is one of the three families of ticks which currently consist of 750 species. They are known as 'hard ticks' because they have a scutum or hard shield, which the other major family of ticks, the 'soft ticks' lack.

The Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a vividly coloured, day-flying moth that is a common sight in grasslands across Europe. Unlike most moths, its bright warning colours, a defence known as aposematism, signal its toxicity to predators like birds. Moths Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) The Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae) is a vividly coloured, day-flying moth that is a common sight in grasslands across Europe. Unlike most moths, its bright warning colours, a defence known as aposematism, signal its toxicity to predators like birds.

Jumping spiders are in the family 'Salticidae', which currently contains almost 700 genera with over 6,000 species. This makes Jumping spiders the largest family of spiders, comprising 13% of all spider species. Arachnids Jumping Spider (Macaroeris nidicolens) Jumping spiders are in the family 'Salticidae', which currently contains almost 700 genera with over 6,000 species. This makes Jumping spiders the largest family of spiders, comprising 13% of all spider species.

The Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) is a migratory moth found across southern Europe. It has pale brown forewings with darker markings and light hind wings bordered in brown. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars feed on various low-growing plants. Moths Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) The Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) is a migratory moth found across southern Europe. It has pale brown forewings with darker markings and light hind wings bordered in brown. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars feed on various low-growing plants.

The Band-eyed Drone Fly (Eristalinus taeniops) is a species of hoverfly, also known as a flower fly, belonging to the family Syrphidae. Its common name comes from the striking, vertical dark stripes on its compound eyes. It is known for mimicking honey bees as a defence mechanism against predators. Flies Band-eyed Drone Fly (Eristalinus taeniops) The Band-eyed Drone Fly (Eristalinus taeniops) is a species of hoverfly, also known as a flower fly, belonging to the family Syrphidae. Its common name comes from the striking, vertical dark stripes on its compound eyes. It is known for mimicking honey bees as a defence mechanism against predators.