Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter the behaviour of grasshoppers and crickets to seek water, causing the host to drown itself to complete its lifecycle.
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
The Glanville fritillary can be spotted on warm days around coastal habitats on the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands, as well as at a few locations in mainland England.
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn.
This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.
If you happen to be near rocky places such as sea cliffs, shingle coastlines or even gravel paths during the summer months you will most likely come across sea campion.
