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The Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) is a common and agile ground beetle known for its brilliant metallic green colour with white spots. A ferocious predator in both its larval and adult stages, it is found in sunny, open areas like heathlands, moorlands, and grasslands across Eurasia. Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) Beetles The Green Tiger Beetle (Cicindela campestris) is a common and agile ground beetle known for its brilliant metallic green colour with white spots. A ferocious predator in both its larval and adult stages, it is found in sunny, open areas like heathlands, moorlands, and grasslands across Eurasia.

Discover the many Corfu fly species that can be seen on the island by using this ever-growing database of beautiful wildlife photographs, all taken on Corfu. Flies Family: All Common Name: All Latin Name: All Reset 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5

The Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is a common pest known for its larvae that feed on stored grains and cereals. It is found worldwide, especially in human-created habitats like barns, warehouses, and homes. While considered a pest by agriculturalists, it has a fast life cycle and distinct appearance. Moths Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) The Meal Moth (Pyralis farinalis) is a common pest known for its larvae that feed on stored grains and cereals. It is found worldwide, especially in human-created habitats like barns, warehouses, and homes. While considered a pest by agriculturalists, it has a fast life cycle and distinct appearance.

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. Contributor: Wayne Tucker Arachnids Jumping Spider (Icius hamatus) 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. Contributor: Wayne Tucker

The Conehead Mantis (Empusa fasciata) is a species of praying mantis that is rare in Corfu but native to the Mediterranean area and mostly found in perennial herbs and scrubs. This species of mantis is easily distinguished by its body shape and the protrusion from its crown. Both males and females possess this tall extension from birth, giving them a very 'alien' appearance. Contributors: Mark Stevens, Rob Kessler, Madeline Barry, Adele Robinson Mantids Conehead Mantis (Empusa fasciata) The Conehead Mantis (Empusa fasciata) is a species of praying mantis that is rare in Corfu but native to the Mediterranean area and mostly found in perennial herbs and scrubs. This species of mantis is easily distinguished by its body shape and the protrusion from its crown. Both males and females possess this tall extension from birth, giving them a very 'alien' appearance. Contributors: Mark Stevens, Rob Kessler, Madeline Barry, Adele Robinson Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟧 🟧 Months seen on Corfu

The Dune Spurge Bug (Dicranocephalus agilis) is a species of true bug belonging to the family Stenocephalidae. It is highly specialized, feeding exclusively on spurges (Euphorbia species). Contributor Kirsty Raphael True Bugs Dune Spurge Bug (Dicranocephalus agilis) The Dune Spurge Bug (Dicranocephalus agilis) is a species of true bug belonging to the family Stenocephalidae. It is highly specialized, feeding exclusively on spurges (Euphorbia species). Contributor Kirsty Raphael

The Red and Black Shield Bug (Eurydema dominulus) is a distinctive shield bug, also known as the scarlet shield bug. This bug is a member of the family Pentatomidae, and like other shield bugs, it is known for its "stink bug" defences, which include releasing a foul-smelling liquid to deter predators. True Bugs Red and Black Shield Bug (Eurydema dominulus) The Red and Black Shield Bug (Eurydema dominulus) is a distinctive shield bug, also known as the scarlet shield bug. This bug is a member of the family Pentatomidae, and like other shield bugs, it is known for its "stink bug" defences, which include releasing a foul-smelling liquid to deter predators.

The Green Drab Moth (Ophiusa tirhaca) is a distinctive moth belonging to the family Erebidae. The species is widely distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including Southern Europe. Adult moths have a wingspan ranging from 50 mm to 70 mm, Males usually display greenish or yellowish-green forewings, with females typically featuring a brownish colour. Contributor: Sandra Walser Moths Green Drab Moth (Ophiusa tirhaca) The Green Drab Moth (Ophiusa tirhaca) is a distinctive moth belonging to the family Erebidae. The species is widely distributed across the tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including Southern Europe. Adult moths have a wingspan ranging from 50 mm to 70 mm, Males usually display greenish or yellowish-green forewings, with females typically featuring a brownish colour. Contributor: Sandra Walser

Lynx spiders are in the family 'Oxyopidae. Most species make little use of webs, spending their lives as hunting spiders on plants, in a manner similar to crab spiders. They tend to tolerate members of their own species more than most spiders do, and at least one species has been observed exhibiting social behaviour. Arachnids Striped Lynx Spider (Oxyopes salticus) Lynx spiders are in the family 'Oxyopidae. Most species make little use of webs, spending their lives as hunting spiders on plants, in a manner similar to crab spiders. They tend to tolerate members of their own species more than most spiders do, and at least one species has been observed exhibiting social behaviour.

The Feathered Brindle (Aporophyla australis) is a moth species with a wingspan of 36–42 mm, found in western and southern Europe. It inhabits coastal areas like sand dunes and shingle beaches, flies from August to October, and is attracted to light and sugars. The caterpillar stage overwinters and feeds on low-growing plants such as sea-campion and grasses. Moths Feathered Brindle (Aporophyla australis) The Feathered Brindle (Aporophyla australis) is a moth species with a wingspan of 36–42 mm, found in western and southern Europe. It inhabits coastal areas like sand dunes and shingle beaches, flies from August to October, and is attracted to light and sugars. The caterpillar stage overwinters and feeds on low-growing plants such as sea-campion and grasses.

The Great Dart (Agrotis bigramma) is a moth from the Noctuidae family, known as a resident in southern Europe and characterised by its distinct markings. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Great Dart (Agrotis bigramma) The Great Dart (Agrotis bigramma) is a moth from the Noctuidae family, known as a resident in southern Europe and characterised by its distinct markings. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Grey Birch (Aethalura punctulata) is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is named for its mottled, greyish-brown appearance, which provides camouflage against the bark of birch trees, its primary food source. Moths Grey Birch (Aethalura punctulata) The Grey Birch (Aethalura punctulata) is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is named for its mottled, greyish-brown appearance, which provides camouflage against the bark of birch trees, its primary food source.