Bilberry bumblebee
This beautiful bumblebee favours upland areas, but has declined in recent decades and is now nationally scarce.
This beautiful bumblebee favours upland areas, but has declined in recent decades and is now nationally scarce.
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.
These mysterious and beautiful creatures rely on warm ocean currents to ‘sail’ them around the world... not a bad life?
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
The Migrant hawker is not a particularly aggressive species, and may be seen feeding in large groups. It flies late into autumn and can be seen in gardens, grasslands and woodlands.
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.