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Orb-weaver spiders are 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 Bridge Spider (Larinioides sclopetarius) Orb-weaver spiders are 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 Old World Webworm (Hellula undalis) is a small moth, also known as the Cabbage Webworm, famous for its larvae creating webs on leafy plants, especially Brassicas, boring into stems and leaves, causing damage in gardens across Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Old World Webworm (Hellula undalis) The Old World Webworm (Hellula undalis) is a small moth, also known as the Cabbage Webworm, famous for its larvae creating webs on leafy plants, especially Brassicas, boring into stems and leaves, causing damage in gardens across Europe. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Dried-fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) is a species of sap-feeding beetle that is a significant pest of ripening, decomposing, and stored produce. Adults are strong fliers and can travel several miles in search of food and a place to lay eggs. Dried-fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) Beetles The Dried-fruit Beetle (Carpophilus hemipterus) is a species of sap-feeding beetle that is a significant pest of ripening, decomposing, and stored produce. Adults are strong fliers and can travel several miles in search of food and a place to lay eggs.

The Money spider is in the family 'Linyphiidae', commonly known as sheet weavers or money spiders . It is a family of very small spiders comprising 4706 described species in 620 genera worldwide. Money spiders are known for drifting through the air via a technique termed "ballooning". Arachnids Money Spider (Linyphiidae spp.) The Money spider is in the family 'Linyphiidae', commonly known as sheet weavers or money spiders . It is a family of very small spiders comprising 4706 described species in 620 genera worldwide. Money spiders are known for drifting through the air via a technique termed "ballooning".

Rhyncomya is a prominent genus of "nose flies" belonging to the family Rhiniidae (formerly classified under the blow fly family Calliphoridae) within the insect order Diptera. Identification to species is very difficult. Flies Nose Fly (Rhyncomya spp.) Rhyncomya is a prominent genus of "nose flies" belonging to the family Rhiniidae (formerly classified under the blow fly family Calliphoridae) within the insect order Diptera. Identification to species is very difficult.

The Bird-dropping Araneid Spider (Cyrtarachne ixoides) is a unique species of orb-weaver belonging to the family Araneidae. It represents the only member of the tropical genus Cyrtarachne that extends its range into Europe. They are famous for having bulbous, often shiny abdomens that perfectly mimic the look of bird droppings. This disguise protects them from predators while they wait for prey. Arachnids Bird-dropping Araneid Spider (Cyrtarachne ixoides) The Bird-dropping Araneid Spider (Cyrtarachne ixoides) is a unique species of orb-weaver belonging to the family Araneidae. It represents the only member of the tropical genus Cyrtarachne that extends its range into Europe. They are famous for having bulbous, often shiny abdomens that perfectly mimic the look of bird droppings. This disguise protects them from predators while they wait for prey.

Marasmius sp. refers to any of the approximately 500 species within the fungus genus Marasmius. These fungi are commonly known as Pinwheels, Parachutes, or Horsehair Fungi due to their typical small size, wiry stems, and the characteristic tough, pliant texture of their fruit bodies. The "sp." is a scientific abbreviation used when the exact species is unidentified or not specified. Contributors: Lynda George and Melanie Jones Wright. Fungi Parachute (Marasmius sp.) Marasmius sp. refers to any of the approximately 500 species within the fungus genus Marasmius. These fungi are commonly known as Pinwheels, Parachutes, or Horsehair Fungi due to their typical small size, wiry stems, and the characteristic tough, pliant texture of their fruit bodies. The "sp." is a scientific abbreviation used when the exact species is unidentified or not specified. Contributors: Lynda George and Melanie Jones Wright.

This ID is uncertain. Fungus-gnats are small, dark, short lived, mosquito-like insects. They comprise six of the seven families placed in the superfamily 'Sciaroidea'. They are weak fliers and are most often seen crawling on the surface of potting soil, flying in short, erratic bursts, or hovering around plants or windows. They are often mistaken for fruit flies but are darker in colour. Flies Fungus-gnat (Rondaniella sp.) This ID is uncertain. Fungus-gnats are small, dark, short lived, mosquito-like insects. They comprise six of the seven families placed in the superfamily 'Sciaroidea'. They are weak fliers and are most often seen crawling on the surface of potting soil, flying in short, erratic bursts, or hovering around plants or windows. They are often mistaken for fruit flies but are darker in colour.

The Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is a tiny, red-eyed insect commonly found near ripe or fermenting fruit. Widely used in genetics and biology research, as it has a short life cycle and simple genome. In nature, it feeds on yeasts and decaying fruit. Flies Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) The Fruit Fly (Drosophila melanogaster) is a tiny, red-eyed insect commonly found near ripe or fermenting fruit. Widely used in genetics and biology research, as it has a short life cycle and simple genome. In nature, it feeds on yeasts and decaying fruit.

The European Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) is a common and visually striking scarab beetle known for its iridescent metallic-green coloration. Unlike the larvae of many other chafer beetles, the rose chafer grub is beneficial to gardens, acting as a valuable detritivore that recycles nutrients in compost and decaying wood. Contributor: Cindy Harris European Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) Beetles The European Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) is a common and visually striking scarab beetle known for its iridescent metallic-green coloration. Unlike the larvae of many other chafer beetles, the rose chafer grub is beneficial to gardens, acting as a valuable detritivore that recycles nutrients in compost and decaying wood. Contributor: Cindy Harris

The Glass-winged Hoverfly (Eristalis similis) is a Palearctic species of hoverfly belonging to the family Syrphidae in the order Diptera (true flies). Like other drone flies in the Eristalis genus, they resemble honeybee drones in appearance, which helps them avoid predators. Flies Glass-winged Hoverfly (Eristalis similis) The Glass-winged Hoverfly (Eristalis similis) is a Palearctic species of hoverfly belonging to the family Syrphidae in the order Diptera (true flies). Like other drone flies in the Eristalis genus, they resemble honeybee drones in appearance, which helps them avoid predators.

The Cotton Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a widespread migratory agricultural pest with mottled brown forewings and pale hindwings. Its larvae feed on cotton, tomatoes, maize, and many other crops, causing significant damage. Moths Cotton Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) The Cotton Bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) is a widespread migratory agricultural pest with mottled brown forewings and pale hindwings. Its larvae feed on cotton, tomatoes, maize, and many other crops, causing significant damage.