There are several species of cucumber spider, recognised by their bright green abdomen.

The common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.

There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…

As the name suggests, this tall, white heron is considerably larger than the similar little egret. Once a rare visitor to the UK, sightings have become more common over the last few decades, with…

Look out for the small holly blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…

This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.

This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.

This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.