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British Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater

 		Species 1 - 10 of 10
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Geotrupes stercorarius (Dor beetle)
The dor beetle, for many people, is the archetypal ‘beetle’. It has the classic beetle shape and colouration, being oval in shape... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Gerris lacustris (Common pond skater)
The common pond skater is the most widespread British bug. It is brownish-black in colour, with a narrow body. The forelegs are... More 6 Images 2 Videos
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Glomeris marginata (Pill millipede)
The pill millipede is often confused with the pill woodlouse (Armadillium vulgare), but can be distinguished by its shiny... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Gnorimus nobilis (Noble chafer)
This chafer is a very attractive insect. It has a metallic-green body which is speckled with white. The whole body displays a... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Gonepteryx rhamni (Brimstone)
The brimstone is a common butterfly. The males are bright yellow in colour and it is widely held that the species was the... More 14 Images 3 Videos
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Gortyna borelii lunata (Fisher's estuarine moth)
The race of Fisher's Estuarine Moth that occurs in Britain is subspecieslunata. Adults are generally pale orange-brown in... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Graphoderus zonatus (Spangled diving beetle)
This beetle has the appearance of being sheathed in gold lamé but only, it seems, when photographed under certain lighting... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Gryllotalpa gryllotalpa (Mole cricket)
This is our largest native orthopteran and one of our most impressive and unusual looking insects. The scientific name derives... More 8 Images 3 Videos
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Gryllus campestris (Field cricket)
The field cricket is an impressive insect with a black body and wings that resemble intricate wrought iron work. The wing colour is... More 6 Images 2 Videos
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Gyrinus substriatus (Whirligig beetle)
This small aquatic beetle is a metallic black colour with orange legs. They earn their common name from their habit of swimming in... More 3 Images 4 Videos
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