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Yellow-tail

This snowy white moth is easily mistaken for the similar brown-tail, until it lifts its abdomen to reveal a burst of golden-yellow.

Puss moth

The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.

Mullein

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

A glittering green swollen-thighed beetle on a leaf, demonstrating the chunky thighs that earn its name

Swollen-thighed beetle

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

Scarlet tiger moth

Scarlet tiger moth

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

A shiny green and red rosemary beetle

Rosemary beetle

This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.

Large heath butterfly

Large heath

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Argent & sable

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

Wood white

This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.