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The Common Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga sp.) is a medium-sized, grey fly that is easily recognised by the three dark longitudinal stripes on its thorax and a checkered pattern on its abdomen. Unlike many other flies, it gives birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs. These flies are commonly found near dead animals, and their larvae feed on decaying matter. Flies Common Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga sp.) The Common Flesh Fly (Sarcophaga sp.) is a medium-sized, grey fly that is easily recognised by the three dark longitudinal stripes on its thorax and a checkered pattern on its abdomen. Unlike many other flies, it gives birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs. These flies are commonly found near dead animals, and their larvae feed on decaying matter.

The Bluebottle (Calliphora vicina), is a common blowfly across Europe and beyond. Recognized by its metallic blue body and reddish eyes, it is often found near decaying matter, where females lay eggs. Its larvae help decompose organic material, while adults feed on nectar and waste. Flies Bluebottle (Calliphora vicina) The Bluebottle (Calliphora vicina), is a common blowfly across Europe and beyond. Recognized by its metallic blue body and reddish eyes, it is often found near decaying matter, where females lay eggs. Its larvae help decompose organic material, while adults feed on nectar and waste.

The European Harvester Ant (Messor barbarus) are easily identified by their seed-collecting behaviour where they process seeds into a nutrient-rich food known as "ant bread". These ants have colonies capable of reaching over 10,000 workers. Other Insects European Harvester Ant (Messor barbarus) The European Harvester Ant (Messor barbarus) are easily identified by their seed-collecting behaviour where they process seeds into a nutrient-rich food known as "ant bread". These ants have colonies capable of reaching over 10,000 workers.

The Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a large, fast-flying dragonfly native to southern Europe. They are called 'dropwings' because of their habit of immediately lowering their wings after landing on a perch. Males of this species are violet-red with red veins in the wings, while females are yellow and brown and both sexes have red eyes. Dragonflies/Damselflies Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) Link The Violet Dropwing (Trithemis annulata) is a large, fast-flying dragonfly native to southern Europe. They are called 'dropwings' because of their habit of immediately lowering their wings after landing on a perch. Males of this species are violet-red with red veins in the wings, while females are yellow and brown and both sexes have red eyes.

The Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva) is a medium-sized dragonfly native to Europe where it is active in late spring and summer. Males have striking orange-brown bodies and transparent wings with brown markings, while females are more dull in colour. Dragonflies/Damselflies Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva) Link The Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva) is a medium-sized dragonfly native to Europe where it is active in late spring and summer. Males have striking orange-brown bodies and transparent wings with brown markings, while females are more dull in colour.

The Picture-winged Fly (Otites guttata) is a species of fly in the family Ulidiidae. Like other members of its family, it is known for the distinctive patterns on its wings. Flies Picture-winged Fly (Otites guttata) The Picture-winged Fly (Otites guttata) is a species of fly in the family Ulidiidae. Like other members of its family, it is known for the distinctive patterns on its wings.

The Southern Darter (Sympetrum meridionale) is a medium-sized dragonfly with a slender, red abdomen and brownish thorax. Males display bright red coloration, while females are yellow-brown. It is active from summer to early autumn and preys on small flying insects. Contributor: Pete Rodgers Dragonflies/Damselflies Southern Darter (Sympetrum meridionale) Link The Southern Darter (Sympetrum meridionale) is a medium-sized dragonfly with a slender, red abdomen and brownish thorax. Males display bright red coloration, while females are yellow-brown. It is active from summer to early autumn and preys on small flying insects. Contributor: Pete Rodgers

The Common Tachinid Fly (Tachina fera) is a large, distinctive species of parasitoid fly belonging to the family Tachinidae. It is also commonly known as the hedgehog fly due to its black bristled body. Flies Common Tachinid Fly (Tachina fera) The Common Tachinid Fly (Tachina fera) is a large, distinctive species of parasitoid fly belonging to the family Tachinidae. It is also commonly known as the hedgehog fly due to its black bristled body.

The Woodland Grasshopper (Omocestus rufipes) is a short-horned grasshopper found in Europe. Its name comes from the Latin 'rufipes', which means "red-footed," in reference to the colour of its legs. Contributor: Pete Rodgers Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Woodland Grasshopper (Omocestus rufipes) The Woodland Grasshopper (Omocestus rufipes) is a short-horned grasshopper found in Europe. Its name comes from the Latin 'rufipes', which means "red-footed," in reference to the colour of its legs. Contributor: Pete Rodgers

The Clay (Mythimna ferrago) is a medium-sized noctuid moth found across Europe. It has warm brown forewings with subtle markings and pale hind wings. Moths The Clay (Mythimna ferrago) The Clay (Mythimna ferrago) is a medium-sized noctuid moth found across Europe. It has warm brown forewings with subtle markings and pale hind wings.

The Portland Riband Wave (Idaea degeneraria) is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is known for its distinctive features and specific habitat, primarily found on the Isle of Portland in the UK. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Portland Riband Wave (Idaea degeneraria) The Portland Riband Wave (Idaea degeneraria) is a species of moth belonging to the family Geometridae. It is known for its distinctive features and specific habitat, primarily found on the Isle of Portland in the UK. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Yellow Belle (Semiaspilates ochrearia) is a yellow-coloured moth in the family Geometridae. It is a local species primarily found in coastal areas, dry grasslands, and heathlands. Moths Yellow Belle (Semiaspilates ochrearia) The Yellow Belle (Semiaspilates ochrearia) is a yellow-coloured moth in the family Geometridae. It is a local species primarily found in coastal areas, dry grasslands, and heathlands.