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The Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) is a species of true bug belonging to the squashbug and leatherbug family, Coreidae. It is native to Western Europe. True Bugs Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) The Denticulate Leatherbug (Coriomeris denticulatus) is a species of true bug belonging to the squashbug and leatherbug family, Coreidae. It is native to Western Europe.

The Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) is a striking and polyphagous insect in the family Lygaeidae, known for its red-and-black coloration. This species has a wide distribution across the Euro-mediterranean. True Bugs Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) The Seed Bug (Spilostethus pandurus) is a striking and polyphagous insect in the family Lygaeidae, known for its red-and-black coloration. This species has a wide distribution across the Euro-mediterranean.

The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a medium-sized dragonfly with red veins on transparent wings and a slender red abdomen in mature males. Found across Europe, it inhabits still or slow-flowing waters. Dragonflies/Damselflies Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) Link The Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a medium-sized dragonfly with red veins on transparent wings and a slender red abdomen in mature males. Found across Europe, it inhabits still or slow-flowing waters.

The Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a small, widespread moth across Europe and Asia. Its forewings are reddish-brown, while the hindwings are bright pink or red with dark spots, flashing when disturbed to deter predators. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars are hairy and feed on various low plants. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) The Ruby Tiger (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) is a small, widespread moth across Europe and Asia. Its forewings are reddish-brown, while the hindwings are bright pink or red with dark spots, flashing when disturbed to deter predators. Active from spring to autumn, its caterpillars are hairy and feed on various low plants. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) is a delicate, pale yellow moth found across Europe. Its wings are finely patterned with orange-brown wavy lines, giving it a soft, glowing appearance. Moths Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) The Bright Wave (Idaea ochrata) is a delicate, pale yellow moth found across Europe. Its wings are finely patterned with orange-brown wavy lines, giving it a soft, glowing appearance.

The Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) is a species of darkling beetle common in Europe, known for its distinctive fuzzy, bristly, and hairy appearance. It has a dark head and thorax with yellowish-brown, elongated wing cases (elytra) and can grow up to 7-8 mm long. Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) Beetles The Rough-haired Lagria Beetle (Lagria hirta) is a species of darkling beetle common in Europe, known for its distinctive fuzzy, bristly, and hairy appearance. It has a dark head and thorax with yellowish-brown, elongated wing cases (elytra) and can grow up to 7-8 mm long.

The Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) is a widespread and common species found across Europe. It is easily identifiable by the distinctive pale straw-coloured hind wings with a broad dark border, which contrasts sharply with its darker forewings . Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) The Straw Underwing (Thalpophila matura) is a widespread and common species found across Europe. It is easily identifiable by the distinctive pale straw-coloured hind wings with a broad dark border, which contrasts sharply with its darker forewings . Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) is a species of katydid known for its camouflage and wide distribution across Europe. Its name refers to the female's curved, sickle-shaped ovipositor, or egg-laying tube. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) The Lily (White Sickle) Bush-cricket (Tylopsis lilifolia) is a species of katydid known for its camouflage and wide distribution across Europe. Its name refers to the female's curved, sickle-shaped ovipositor, or egg-laying tube.

The Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) is a distinctive, slender hoverfly species found in Europe. It is known for its narrow build and striking yellow and black patterns. Flies Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) The Spotted Thintail (Meliscaeva auricollis) is a distinctive, slender hoverfly species found in Europe. It is known for its narrow build and striking yellow and black patterns.

The Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) also known as the 'clouded funnel', is a large common mushroom found in woodlands across Europe. While it was once considered edible, it is now known to cause gastrointestinal upset in many people and should be avoided. Fungi Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) The Clouded Agaric (Clitocybe nebularis) also known as the 'clouded funnel', is a large common mushroom found in woodlands across Europe. While it was once considered edible, it is now known to cause gastrointestinal upset in many people and should be avoided.

The Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) is a species of small moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in most parts of Europe, mainly in oak forests. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) The Double-striped Knot-horn (Cryptoblabes bistriga) is a species of small moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in most parts of Europe, mainly in oak forests. Contributor: Dougy Wright

Huntsman spiders are members of the family 'Sparassidae' and catch their prey by hunting rather than in webs. They are eight-eyed spiders, the eyes appear in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. Many species in this family grow very large. Arachnids Huntsman Spider (Eusparassus walckenaerι) Huntsman spiders are members of the family 'Sparassidae' and catch their prey by hunting rather than in webs. They are eight-eyed spiders, the eyes appear in two largely forward-facing rows of four on the anterior aspect of the prosoma. Many species in this family grow very large.