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Species

Black oil beetle

This impressive beetle digs burrows, lays thousands of eggs and has bee-riding larvae.

Species

Cellar spider

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

Species

Four-spotted chaser

The four-spotted chaser is easily recognised by the two dark spots on the leading edge of each wing - giving this species its name. It can be seen on heathlands and near ponds and lakes.

Species

Death's-head hawk-moth

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

Species

Blue jellyfish

Often confused with the larger but similarly shaped lion’s mane jellyfish, the blue jellyfish can be colourless when young and develop a striking blue-purple bell as it matures.