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The Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is one of the largest of the 'golden' Skippers and, like these other Skippers, the male has a distinctive sex brand on its forewings containing specialised scent scales. Both males and females have a dark checker markings on the lower part of their wings. Butterflies Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) A small, orange butterfly in the family Hesperiidae (Skipper butterflies) The Large Skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus) is one of the largest of the 'golden' Skippers and, like these other Skippers, the male has a distinctive sex brand on its forewings containing specialised scent scales. Both males and females have a dark checker markings on the lower part of their wings. Periods can vary with location and seasonal weather Months seen on Corfu Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋 🦋

Sawflies are non-stinging wasps in the order Hymenoptera. Their larvae resemble caterpillars and feed on plants, often in groups. Unlike true flies, they have two pairs of wings. Sawflies get their name from the saw-like structure females use to cut into leaves or stems to lay eggs. While harmless to humans, some species can cause significant damage to crops and trees. Other Insects Sawfly (Macrophya montana) Sawflies are non-stinging wasps in the order Hymenoptera. Their larvae resemble caterpillars and feed on plants, often in groups. Unlike true flies, they have two pairs of wings. Sawflies get their name from the saw-like structure females use to cut into leaves or stems to lay eggs. While harmless to humans, some species can cause significant damage to crops and trees.

The Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) is a distinctively tall, white, edible mushroom that dissolves into black, spore-filled liquid as it matures. Also known as "lawyer's wig" or "shaggy mane," this common fungus is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Fungi Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) The Shaggy Ink Cap (Coprinus comatus) is a distinctively tall, white, edible mushroom that dissolves into black, spore-filled liquid as it matures. Also known as "lawyer's wig" or "shaggy mane," this common fungus is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere.

The Purplescent Longhorn (Purpuricenus desfontainei inhumeralis) is a species of longhorn beetle found in Greece. Its larvae feed on the wood of deciduous trees, and adults are typically seen from May to July. These beetles can be recognised by their long antennae and a body length ranging from 10 to 22 mm. Contributor: Ian Henderson Purplescent Longhorn (Purpuricenus desfontainei inhumeralis) Beetles The Purplescent Longhorn (Purpuricenus desfontainei inhumeralis) is a species of longhorn beetle found in Greece. Its larvae feed on the wood of deciduous trees, and adults are typically seen from May to July. These beetles can be recognised by their long antennae and a body length ranging from 10 to 22 mm. Contributor: Ian Henderson

The Round-necked Longhorn Beetle (Stenopterus rufus) is a species of wood-boring insect in the family Cerambycidae, known for its distinctive black, red, and yellow colouration. Round-necked Longhorn Beetle (Stenopterus rufus) Beetles The Round-necked Longhorn Beetle (Stenopterus rufus) is a species of wood-boring insect in the family Cerambycidae, known for its distinctive black, red, and yellow colouration.

The Dung Beetle (Anoxia matutinalis) is a species of dung beetle within the family Scarabaeidae. It is not a typical dung-roller but a phytophagous, or plant-eating, beetle, with larvae that feed on tree roots. Adults can cause significant defoliation in pine forests. Dung Beetle (Anoxia matutinalis) Beetles The Dung Beetle (Anoxia matutinalis) is a species of dung beetle within the family Scarabaeidae. It is not a typical dung-roller but a phytophagous, or plant-eating, beetle, with larvae that feed on tree roots. Adults can cause significant defoliation in pine forests.

The Longhorn Beetle (Stenurella nigra) is a small, slender species of flower longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae., commonly found across Europe. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael Longhorn Beetle (Stenurella nigra) Beetles The Longhorn Beetle (Stenurella nigra) is a small, slender species of flower longhorn beetle belonging to the family Cerambycidae., commonly found across Europe. Contributor: Kirsty Raphael

The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is very rare in Corfu and you will be lucky to spot one. The upper wings are vividly marked, whereas the underwing is drab, providing camouflage. The Small Tortoiseshell is the national butterfly of Denmark. Butterflies Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) A medium sized, orange butterfly in the family Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies) The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) is very rare in Corfu and you will be lucky to spot one. The upper wings are vividly marked, whereas the underwing is drab, providing camouflage. The Small Tortoiseshell is the national butterfly of Denmark. 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 Pale Soldier Beetle (Cantharis livida) is a species of soldier beetle known for its variable appearance, predatory habits, and role as a beneficial insect in gardens. It is a widespread species throughout Europe. Pale Soldier Beetle (Cantharis livida) Beetles The Pale Soldier Beetle (Cantharis livida) is a species of soldier beetle known for its variable appearance, predatory habits, and role as a beneficial insect in gardens. It is a widespread species throughout Europe.

The Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum), also known as the artist's conk or artist's fungus, is a perennial polypore with a cosmopolitan distribution. It gets its name from its white, pore-bearing underside, which bruises dark brown when scratched or "drawn" on with a sharp object. Fungi Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma sp.) The Artist's Bracket (Ganoderma applanatum), also known as the artist's conk or artist's fungus, is a perennial polypore with a cosmopolitan distribution. It gets its name from its white, pore-bearing underside, which bruises dark brown when scratched or "drawn" on with a sharp object.

The Silver Y (Autographa gamma) is a migratory moth known for the distinctive, metallic, Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings. A strong flier, it migrates annually from southern Europe and North Africa to northern regions, where its numbers are sometimes very large. Moths Silver Y (Autographa gamma) The Silver Y (Autographa gamma) is a migratory moth known for the distinctive, metallic, Y-shaped mark on each of its forewings. A strong flier, it migrates annually from southern Europe and North Africa to northern regions, where its numbers are sometimes very large.

The Common Cone Head (Conocybe tenera) is a small, delicate fungus found in grassy areas worldwide. It is saprotrophic, meaning it obtains nutrients by decomposing organic matter, and its presence is considered a sign of a healthy, nutrient-recycling ecosystem. The mushroom is not edible, and should not be consumed due to the risk of misidentification with similar, highly toxic species. Fungi Common Cone Head (Conocybe tenera) The Common Cone Head (Conocybe tenera) is a small, delicate fungus found in grassy areas worldwide. It is saprotrophic, meaning it obtains nutrients by decomposing organic matter, and its presence is considered a sign of a healthy, nutrient-recycling ecosystem. The mushroom is not edible, and should not be consumed due to the risk of misidentification with similar, highly toxic species.