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The Jewel Beetle (Anthaxia croesus) is a small, iridescent beetle native to Southern Europe. It is known for its metallic colours and its larvae's association with various host plants. Jewel Beetle (Anthaxia croesus) Beetles The Jewel Beetle (Anthaxia croesus) is a small, iridescent beetle native to Southern Europe. It is known for its metallic colours and its larvae's association with various host plants.

The Waxcap is a brightly coloured fungi belonging to the genus Hygrocybe, known for their waxy or slimy caps. Most European waxcaps are indicators of ancient, unimproved grasslands that are low in nutrients. Their vibrant colours and affinity for undisturbed habitats make them ecologically significant, though many species face conservation concerns due to habitat loss. Fungi Waxcap (Hygrocybe sp.) The Waxcap is a brightly coloured fungi belonging to the genus Hygrocybe, known for their waxy or slimy caps. Most European waxcaps are indicators of ancient, unimproved grasslands that are low in nutrients. Their vibrant colours and affinity for undisturbed habitats make them ecologically significant, though many species face conservation concerns due to habitat loss.

The Witch's Hat (Hygrocybe conica) is a species of waxcap mushroom known for its conical cap and dramatic color change to black with age or when handled. Also called the 'Blackening Waxcap', it is a complex of several closely related species found across Europe. Fungi Witch's Hat (Hygrocybe conica) The Witch's Hat (Hygrocybe conica) is a species of waxcap mushroom known for its conical cap and dramatic color change to black with age or when handled. Also called the 'Blackening Waxcap', it is a complex of several closely related species found across Europe.

The Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fast-flying day-active moth found across Europe. It hovers over flowers, like a hummingbird, with very rapid wingbeats and a long proboscis used for feeding on nectar. Its grey-brown body, orange hindwings, and darting flight make it an easy to spot summer visitor in flower-rich habitats. Moths Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) The Hummingbird Hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a fast-flying day-active moth found across Europe. It hovers over flowers, like a hummingbird, with very rapid wingbeats and a long proboscis used for feeding on nectar. Its grey-brown body, orange hindwings, and darting flight make it an easy to spot summer visitor in flower-rich habitats.

The Hairy Groundbug (Stygnocoris sabulosus) is a type of dirt-coloured seed bug belonging to the family Rhyparochromidae. It is common and widespread across Europe and thrives in dry environments. True Bugs Hairy Groundbug (Stygnocoris sabulosus) The Hairy Groundbug (Stygnocoris sabulosus) is a type of dirt-coloured seed bug belonging to the family Rhyparochromidae. It is common and widespread across Europe and thrives in dry environments.

The Oak Processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) is an invasive pest whose caterpillars pose a significant health risk to humans and animals due to their irritating hairs. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Oak Processionary (Thaumetopoea processionea) The Oak Processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) is an invasive pest whose caterpillars pose a significant health risk to humans and animals due to their irritating hairs. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Ant-like Beetle (Anthicus sp.) genus consists of small, omnivorous beetles that are commonly referred to as ant-like beetles or ant-like flower beetles. There are at least 100 described species within this genus, which are part of the larger family Anthicidae. Ant-like Beetle (Anthicus sp.) Beetles The Ant-like Beetle (Anthicus sp.) genus consists of small, omnivorous beetles that are commonly referred to as ant-like beetles or ant-like flower beetles. There are at least 100 described species within this genus, which are part of the larger family Anthicidae.

The Small Pincertail (Onychogomphus forcipatus) is a medium-sized European dragonfly with a black and yellow body and distinctive clubbed tail. Unlike females, males have curved cerci resembling pincers. Dragonflies/Damselflies Small Pincertail (Onychogomphus forcipatus) Link The Small Pincertail (Onychogomphus forcipatus) is a medium-sized European dragonfly with a black and yellow body and distinctive clubbed tail. Unlike females, males have curved cerci resembling pincers.

The Hungarian Pachyiulus (Pachyiulus hungaricus) is a species of millipede found in Greece. The millipede defends itself by secreting a defensive fluid that has antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi, and by coiling into a spiral to protect its soft underside. Other Invertebrates Hungarian Pachyiulus (Pachyiulus hungaricus) Link The Hungarian Pachyiulus (Pachyiulus hungaricus) is a species of millipede found in Greece. The millipede defends itself by secreting a defensive fluid that has antimicrobial properties against bacteria and fungi, and by coiling into a spiral to protect its soft underside.

The Rusty Dot Pearl (Udea ferrugalis) is a small, common migrant moth belonging to the family Crambidae. It is widely distributed across central and southern Europe, flying mostly in the autumn. Moths Rusty Dot Pearl (Udea ferrugalis) The Rusty Dot Pearl (Udea ferrugalis) is a small, common migrant moth belonging to the family Crambidae. It is widely distributed across central and southern Europe, flying mostly in the autumn.

The Rustic Shoulder-knot moth is a member of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described in 1766. It has been recorded in Greece and is distributed throughout Europe. The moth has a wingspan of 36 to 42 mm. The forewings are brown with mostly indistinct markings except for the narrow black mark at the base of the wing which gives the species its common name. The hindwings are greyish brown, darker towards the margins, with prominent dark venation. This moth flies at night and is attracted to light and sugar. Moths Rustic Shoulder-knot (Apamea sordens) The Rustic Shoulder-knot moth is a member of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described in 1766. It has been recorded in Greece and is distributed throughout Europe. The moth has a wingspan of 36 to 42 mm. The forewings are brown with mostly indistinct markings except for the narrow black mark at the base of the wing which gives the species its common name. The hindwings are greyish brown, darker towards the margins, with prominent dark venation. This moth flies at night and is attracted to light and sugar.

The Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) is a significant pest of brassica crops and known for causing substantial yield losses through both adult and larval feeding. Adults are small, dark metallic-blue/green beetles that jump like fleas when disturbed. Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) Beetles The Cabbage-stem Flea Beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) is a significant pest of brassica crops and known for causing substantial yield losses through both adult and larval feeding. Adults are small, dark metallic-blue/green beetles that jump like fleas when disturbed.