Dragonflies
Dragonflies are large flying insects of the suborder Anisoptera in the order Odonata. They have two pairs of wings, a pair of large compound …
Damselflies
Damselflies are medium to large sized flying insects with large wings and long bodies. In scientific classification they are placed in the …
Hoverflies
Hoverflies are a large family of flying insects, many of which mimic the appearance of wasps and bees. The bodies of the flies …
Golden Fly
A shiny golden fly. This is a real insect I spotted sitting on a leaf. I do not know what species of fly …
Poplar Hawk Moth
The poplar hawk-moth (latin name Laothoe populi) is a moth of the family Sphingidae and derives its english name from its association …
Honey Bees
A Honey bee is a flying insect who’s primary purpose is in the facilitating of the production and storage of honey in …
Meadow Brown Butterfly
The meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) is a common butterfly in the UK and across Europe, North Asia and North Africa. Its markings …
Beetles
Beetles are a group of insects with a massive amount of species – more than any other order – that account for …
Speckled Wood Butterfly
The speckled wood butterfly or Pararge aegeria is commonly found across Europe, North Africa, Northern Asia and Russia. Its markings feature patterns of …
Elephant Hawk Moth Caterpillar
A large, impressive caterpillar with distinctive features, the elephant hawk moth has snake like markings over most of its body, 4 remarkable …
