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The Piglet Bug (Caliscelis bonellii) is a species of planthopper known for its distinctive appearance and marked sexual dimorphism. The common name, "Piglet Bug," comes from the pig-like snout and eyes of the rounder female. True Bugs Piglet Bug (Caliscelis bonellii) The Piglet Bug (Caliscelis bonellii) is a species of planthopper known for its distinctive appearance and marked sexual dimorphism. The common name, "Piglet Bug," comes from the pig-like snout and eyes of the rounder female.

The Crambid Moth (Achyra nudalis) is a small moth found across southern Europe. Its appearance is highly variable, but it typically has light brown to cream-coloured wings with darker spots and markings. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Crambid Moth (Achyra nudalis) The Crambid Moth (Achyra nudalis) is a small moth found across southern Europe. Its appearance is highly variable, but it typically has light brown to cream-coloured wings with darker spots and markings. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella) is a colourful tiger moth of the family Erebidae. Known for its vibrant crimson, black, and white speckled wings, this species is toxic to predators, a defence mechanism derived from its diet as a caterpillar. Contributor: Anne Sordinas Moths Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella) The Crimson-speckled Flunkey (Utetheisa pulchella) is a colourful tiger moth of the family Erebidae. Known for its vibrant crimson, black, and white speckled wings, this species is toxic to predators, a defence mechanism derived from its diet as a caterpillar. Contributor: Anne Sordinas

'Brachycerus' is a genus of weevils known for their stout, globose bodies and short, robust snouts. Their species are found primarily in Africa and the Mediterranean. Weevil (Brachycerus sp.) Beetles 'Brachycerus' is a genus of weevils known for their stout, globose bodies and short, robust snouts. Their species are found primarily in Africa and the Mediterranean.

The Crambid Moth (Euclasta splendidalis) is a species of snout moth first described in 1848. It belongs to the family Crambidae, a large group of moths often distinguished by their prominent mouthparts that project forward like a snout. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Crambid Moth (Euclasta splendidalis) The Crambid Moth (Euclasta splendidalis) is a species of snout moth first described in 1848. It belongs to the family Crambidae, a large group of moths often distinguished by their prominent mouthparts that project forward like a snout. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta) is a scarab beetle known for its black, bronze-tinged body with distinct white spots. Also called the white-spotted rose beetle, this species is considered a pest because its adults damage the buds and flowers of ornamental and cultivated plants. Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta) Beetles The Mediterranean Spotted Chafer (Oxythyrea funesta) is a scarab beetle known for its black, bronze-tinged body with distinct white spots. Also called the white-spotted rose beetle, this species is considered a pest because its adults damage the buds and flowers of ornamental and cultivated plants.

The Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) is a large, hairy moth common throughout much of Europe. Despite its name, the moth does not primarily feed on oak trees; the "oak" refers to the cocoon's acorn-like shape. The "eggar" name is shared with other moths that create similar, hard, egg-shaped cocoons. Contributors: Karin Krenn, Tom Dickson Moths Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) The Oak Eggar (Lasiocampa quercus) is a large, hairy moth common throughout much of Europe. Despite its name, the moth does not primarily feed on oak trees; the "oak" refers to the cocoon's acorn-like shape. The "eggar" name is shared with other moths that create similar, hard, egg-shaped cocoons. Contributors: Karin Krenn, Tom Dickson

The Geometrid Moth (Casilda antophilaria) is a moth with a slender body, broad wings, and distinctive inchworm-like larvae. This species is found in coastal regions, particularly near salt marshes and other halophilic (salt-tolerant) plant communities. Moths Geometrid Moth (Casilda antophilaria) The Geometrid Moth (Casilda antophilaria) is a moth with a slender body, broad wings, and distinctive inchworm-like larvae. This species is found in coastal regions, particularly near salt marshes and other halophilic (salt-tolerant) plant communities.

Jumping Spider (Heliophanus kochii) is often called a "sun jumping spider" due to its genus name (helios for sun, phanos for bright), it is known for its distinctive metallic sheen that glitters in sunlight. Primarily found across Southern Europe and North Africa, the species has been observed expanding its range northward, likely due to climate change. Arachnids Jumping Spider (Heliophanus kochii) Jumping Spider (Heliophanus kochii) is often called a "sun jumping spider" due to its genus name (helios for sun, phanos for bright), it is known for its distinctive metallic sheen that glitters in sunlight. Primarily found across Southern Europe and North Africa, the species has been observed expanding its range northward, likely due to climate change.

The Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria) is a delicate migrant moth found across Europe. It has pale cream or yellowish brown wings crossed by a distinctive dark diagonal line. Often seen in late summer and autumn, it is attracted to light and rests with wings held flat. Its caterpillars feed on knotgrass and related plants. Moths Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria) The Vestal (Rhodometra sacraria) is a delicate migrant moth found across Europe. It has pale cream or yellowish brown wings crossed by a distinctive dark diagonal line. Often seen in late summer and autumn, it is attracted to light and rests with wings held flat. Its caterpillars feed on knotgrass and related plants.

The Sheathed Woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) is an edible mushroom known for its distinctive appearance and habitat but is often mistaken for the deadly toxic funeral bell (Galerina marginata). Due to this dangerous look-alike, foraging for the sheathed woodtuft is not recommended for beginners. Fungi Sheathed Woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) The Sheathed Woodtuft (Kuehneromyces mutabilis) is an edible mushroom known for its distinctive appearance and habitat but is often mistaken for the deadly toxic funeral bell (Galerina marginata). Due to this dangerous look-alike, foraging for the sheathed woodtuft is not recommended for beginners.

The Common Clubtail (Gomphus vulgatissimus) is a medium-sized dragonfly found across much of Europe and gets its name from the noticeably club-shaped end to the abdomen. It is almost exclusively a riverine species , preferring slow to moderate flowing, unpolluted meandering rivers with silty or sandy beds. Dragonflies/Damselflies Common Clubtail (Gomphus vulgatissimus) Link The Common Clubtail (Gomphus vulgatissimus) is a medium-sized dragonfly found across much of Europe and gets its name from the noticeably club-shaped end to the abdomen. It is almost exclusively a riverine species , preferring slow to moderate flowing, unpolluted meandering rivers with silty or sandy beds.