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The Pointed Snail (Cochlicella acuta) is a small, air-breathing land snail known for its distinctly high, conical shell. Native to coastal regions of Western and Southern Europe, it is also an invasive pest species in parts of Australia. Other Invertebrates Pointed Snail (Cochlicella acuta) Link The Pointed Snail (Cochlicella acuta) is a small, air-breathing land snail known for its distinctly high, conical shell. Native to coastal regions of Western and Southern Europe, it is also an invasive pest species in parts of Australia.

The Peacock (Aglais io) is a colourful red/brown butterfly with a large peacock-like eyespot which is thought to scare predators. It rests with its wings closed, showing the almost black, well-camouflaged underside. It is not very common in Corfu. Contributor: Lynda George Butterflies Peacock (Aglais io) A large, red/brown butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies) The Peacock (Aglais io) is a colourful red/brown butterfly with a large peacock-like eyespot which is thought to scare predators. It rests with its wings closed, showing the almost black, well-camouflaged underside. It is not very common in Corfu. Contributor: Lynda George Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋

The Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) is a widely distributed leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It is highly regarded as a biological control agent due to its ability to consume and suppress destructive thistle weeds. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) Beetles The Thistle Tortoise Beetle (Cassida rubiginosa) is a widely distributed leaf beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It is highly regarded as a biological control agent due to its ability to consume and suppress destructive thistle weeds. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael

The Bird Nest Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus pimpinellae) is a species of small beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae (skin or carpet beetles). While the adult beetles are harmless pollinators that feed on flowers outdoors, their bristly larvae are scavenger pests that feed on dry, protein-rich animal materials. Bird Nest Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus pimpinellae) Beetles The Bird Nest Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus pimpinellae) is a species of small beetle belonging to the family Dermestidae (skin or carpet beetles). While the adult beetles are harmless pollinators that feed on flowers outdoors, their bristly larvae are scavenger pests that feed on dry, protein-rich animal materials.

The Flat-faced Longhorn (Agapanthia cardui) is a white-striped black species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) found across Europe, the Near East, and parts of the Eastern Palearctic realm. Contributor: Anne Sordinas Flat-faced Longhorn (Agapanthia cardui) Beetles The Flat-faced Longhorn (Agapanthia cardui) is a white-striped black species of longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) found across Europe, the Near East, and parts of the Eastern Palearctic realm. Contributor: Anne Sordinas

The False Turkey-tail (Stereum hirsutum) is also known as the 'hairy curtain crust', or 'hairy stereum', and is an inedible fungus that is often mistaken for the medicinal turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). It is characterised by its velvety, orange-to-brown bracket-shaped fruiting bodies, which grow in overlapping tiers on dead wood. Fungi False Turkey-tail (Stereum hirsutum) The False Turkey-tail (Stereum hirsutum) is also known as the 'hairy curtain crust', or 'hairy stereum', and is an inedible fungus that is often mistaken for the medicinal turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). It is characterised by its velvety, orange-to-brown bracket-shaped fruiting bodies, which grow in overlapping tiers on dead wood.

The Bitter Waxcap (Hygrocybe mucronella) is a small, orange-red mushroom known for its extremely bitter taste, which is a key identification feature. It grows in old, unimproved grasslands during autumn and is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss. It has a slightly sticky cap and stem and deep red gills. Fungi Bitter Waxcap (Hygrocybe mucronella) The Bitter Waxcap (Hygrocybe mucronella) is a small, orange-red mushroom known for its extremely bitter taste, which is a key identification feature. It grows in old, unimproved grasslands during autumn and is considered vulnerable due to habitat loss. It has a slightly sticky cap and stem and deep red gills.

The Common Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) is a terrestrial gastropod mollusk known for its distinctive brown, spiraled shell and soft, slimy body. Originally from the Mediterranean region, it has become one of the most widespread land snail species in the world. Contributor: Anthony Guest Other Invertebrates Common Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) Link The Common Garden Snail (Cornu aspersum) is a terrestrial gastropod mollusk known for its distinctive brown, spiraled shell and soft, slimy body. Originally from the Mediterranean region, it has become one of the most widespread land snail species in the world. Contributor: Anthony Guest

The Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) is a completely harmless species of longhorn beetle that is famous for its incredible, deceptive mimicry of common wasps. Though it looks and acts intimidating to ward off predatory birds, it lacks a stinger and venom. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) Beetles The Wasp Beetle (Clytus arietis) is a completely harmless species of longhorn beetle that is famous for its incredible, deceptive mimicry of common wasps. Though it looks and acts intimidating to ward off predatory birds, it lacks a stinger and venom. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael

The Mediterranean Mantis (Iris oratoria) is a species of praying mantis native to Southern Europe. It is known for its distinct markings and aggressive defensive behaviour. This involves turning toward the aggressor, rearing up, arching its back, waving its forelegs, flashing its colourful hindwing eyespots and making a noise by scraping its wings together. It can be identified by a red-orange spot found on the underside of the fourth abdominal segment. Mantids Mediterranean (Iris) Mantis (Iris oratoria) The Mediterranean Mantis (Iris oratoria) is a species of praying mantis native to Southern Europe. It is known for its distinct markings and aggressive defensive behaviour. This involves turning toward the aggressor, rearing up, arching its back, waving its forelegs, flashing its colourful hindwing eyespots and making a noise by scraping its wings together. It can be identified by a red-orange spot found on the underside of the fourth abdominal segment. Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🟧 🟧 🟧 🟥 🟥 🟥 Months seen on Corfu

Tumbling Flower Beetles are a diverse group in the family Mordellidae which contains approximtely 1,500 species. They get their name from the frantic, erratic tumbling and leaping movements they make to escape predators when disturbed. Tumbling Flower Beetle (Mordella aculeata) Beetles Tumbling Flower Beetles are a diverse group in the family Mordellidae which contains approximtely 1,500 species. They get their name from the frantic, erratic tumbling and leaping movements they make to escape predators when disturbed.

The term Broad-nosed Weevil refers to weevils within the subfamily Entiminae of the true weevil family, Curculionidae. They are also known as short-nosed weevils and are distinguished from other weevils by their broad, short snouts (rostrums). Broad-nosed Weevil (Graptus triguttatus) Beetles The term Broad-nosed Weevil refers to weevils within the subfamily Entiminae of the true weevil family, Curculionidae. They are also known as short-nosed weevils and are distinguished from other weevils by their broad, short snouts (rostrums).