Insects & Invertebrates

The Gatekeeper, also known as the Hedge Brown, is a medium-sized butterfly with orange and brown coloration.

Soldier beetles have a glossy black body with bright red markings behind the head, often forming a heart-shaped spot.

Also known as the Red-legged Shield Bug, has a shiny, shield-shaped body with broad, spiked shoulders.

Also known as the cross spider, is an orb weaver spider. They have a distinctive white cross on their abdomen.

With jagged, orange wings with brown spots, look out for the white 'comma'-shaped mark on its underside

One of the UK's largest moths. Males have bright orange hindwings. Females have peacock-like eyespots on their wings.

Playing a crucial role in pollination, helping to maintain the health of various plant species.

Found in many grassy habitats. Males rub their legs against their wings to create a mating "song"

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