
Insects & Invertebrates


Cantharis rustica

Forest bug (Pentatoma rufipes)

Garden or Orb web spider (Areneus diadematus)

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

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

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

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