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

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…

This small moth is often disturbed from bushes, but also flies on sunny days.

Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…

This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…

A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.