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The Red-winged Grasshopper (Oedipoda germanica) is a species of short-horned grasshopper known for its brown-gray body and distinctive red hind wings with black bands. The bright coloration of its hind wings is a flash of colour displayed during flight, which serves to startle predators. Contributor: Pete Rodgers Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Red-winged Grasshopper (Oedipoda germanica) The Red-winged Grasshopper (Oedipoda germanica) is a species of short-horned grasshopper known for its brown-gray body and distinctive red hind wings with black bands. The bright coloration of its hind wings is a flash of colour displayed during flight, which serves to startle predators. Contributor: Pete Rodgers

The Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) is a small, slender dragonfly with a powder-blue thorax in males and yellow-brown in females. It inhabits acidic ponds, heathlands, and marshes across Europe. Dragonflies/Damselflies Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) Link The Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) is a small, slender dragonfly with a powder-blue thorax in males and yellow-brown in females. It inhabits acidic ponds, heathlands, and marshes across Europe.

The Delicate (Mythimna vitellina) is a species of noctuid moth known for its variable pale yellow to orange coloration. It is primarily distributed throughout southern Europe where it is largely considered a regular immigrant species. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Delicate (Mythimna vitellina) The Delicate (Mythimna vitellina) is a species of noctuid moth known for its variable pale yellow to orange coloration. It is primarily distributed throughout southern Europe where it is largely considered a regular immigrant species. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Flame (Axylia putris) is a common moth from the Noctuidae family, easily recognised by its distinctive resting posture where it wraps its wings tightly around its body to resemble a broken piece of twig. Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths The Flame (Axylia putris) The Flame (Axylia putris) is a common moth from the Noctuidae family, easily recognised by its distinctive resting posture where it wraps its wings tightly around its body to resemble a broken piece of twig. Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Meadow Grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) is a common, widespread grasshopper found throughout the non-arid grasslands of Europe. Formerly classified under the genus Chorthippus, it has been categorised into the Pseudochorthippus genus. Grasshoppers & Bush-crickets Meadow Grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) The Meadow Grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) is a common, widespread grasshopper found throughout the non-arid grasslands of Europe. Formerly classified under the genus Chorthippus, it has been categorised into the Pseudochorthippus genus.

The Jewel Beetle Anthaxia sponsa is a species of jewel beetle belonging to the subfamily Buprestinae. It is part of the broader family Buprestidae, known for its members' iridescent, metallic colours. Contributor: Anne Sordinas Jewel Beetle (Anthaxia sponsa) Beetles The Jewel Beetle Anthaxia sponsa is a species of jewel beetle belonging to the subfamily Buprestinae. It is part of the broader family Buprestidae, known for its members' iridescent, metallic colours. Contributor: Anne Sordinas

Tube-web spiders are in the family 'Segestriidae' and can be recognised because their first three pairs of legs are arranged facing forward in what appears to be an adaptation for living in silken tubes. They have six eyes, instead of eight, which are arranged in a semicircle. Arachnids Green-fanged Tube-web Spider (Segestria florentina) Tube-web spiders are in the family 'Segestriidae' and can be recognised because their first three pairs of legs are arranged facing forward in what appears to be an adaptation for living in silken tubes. They have six eyes, instead of eight, which are arranged in a semicircle.

The Milky Owlfly (Libelloides lacteus) is a European owlfly species known for its dragonfly-like appearance, prominent bulging eyes, and distinctively clubbed antennae. It is a swift, aerial predator that hunts during sunny periods. Other Insects Milky Owlfly (Libelloides lacteus) The Milky Owlfly (Libelloides lacteus) is a European owlfly species known for its dragonfly-like appearance, prominent bulging eyes, and distinctively clubbed antennae. It is a swift, aerial predator that hunts during sunny periods.

The full collection of all the composite images created for Pete Hardiman's colourful and informative hardbacked book, 'The Butterflies of North Corfu'. More Information The Butterfly Picture Gallery Family: All Common Name: All Latin Name All Reset 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4 1 2 3 4 1 ... 1 2 3 4 ... 4

The Brown Marmorated Shield Bug (Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive agricultural and nuisance pest which has spread globally through international trade and travel, establishing populations in Europe. The pest's name, "marmorated," refers to the marbled or mottled pattern on its body. True Bugs Brown Marmorated Shield Bug (Halyomorpha halys) The Brown Marmorated Shield Bug (Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive agricultural and nuisance pest which has spread globally through international trade and travel, establishing populations in Europe. The pest's name, "marmorated," refers to the marbled or mottled pattern on its body.

The Mullein Wave (Scopula marginepunctata) is a small geometer moth native to Europe. It is primarily known for its variable appearance and coastal habitat. Despite its name, its larvae do not typically feed on mullein (Verbascum). Contributor: Dougy Wright Moths Mullein Wave (Scopula marginepunctata) The Mullein Wave (Scopula marginepunctata) is a small geometer moth native to Europe. It is primarily known for its variable appearance and coastal habitat. Despite its name, its larvae do not typically feed on mullein (Verbascum). Contributor: Dougy Wright

The Cicada (Dimissalna dimissa) is a species of cicada belonging to the family Cicadidae. It is known for its quiet calling song and can be found in parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. True Bugs Cicada (Dimissalna dimissa) The Cicada (Dimissalna dimissa) is a species of cicada belonging to the family Cicadidae. It is known for its quiet calling song and can be found in parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.