Species classes: Insects

This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.

This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.

These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.

This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.