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British Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater

 		Species 1 - 12 of 12
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Raft spider (Dolomedes fimbriatus)
This large brown and white spider has long, sturdy legs and an oval-shaped abdomen. There are striking pale stripes along the sides... More 12 Images 5 Videos
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Rainbow leaf beetle (Chrysolina cerealis)
The rainbow leaf beetle is arguably one of the most beautiful beetles in Britain. Its common name refers to the longitudinal bands... More 3 Images 1 Video
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Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The red admiral is a familiar butterfly, and is easy to identify thanks to its striking patterning; the black forewings feature... More 11 Images 3 Videos
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Red-barbed ant (Formica rufibarbis)
The red-barbed ant is classified as Endangered in Great Britain. Winged reproductive females and queens are generally red or... More 2 Images 1 Video
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Reddish buff moth (Acosmetia caliginosa)
The Reddish Buff moth's name provides a good description of the adult. It is a night-flying moth and hides up in vegetation during... More 2 Images 1 Video
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Reed beetle (Donacia aquatica)
This is a spectacularly coloured beetle, having a metallic blue sheen over its whole body, and rainbow-like stripes down each wing... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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River shingle ground beetle (Lionychus quadrillum)
Lionychus quadrillum is a rare ground beetle that is easily recognised by the yellow spots on the black wing cases or... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata)
This beautiful iridescent beetle can occur in a variety of colours; the wingcases or elytra are typically bright green, but they... More 8 Images 2 Videos
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Rove beetle (Meotica anglica)
Meotica anglica is a tiny reddish brown rove beetle. As the specific part of the scientific name anglica suggests, it... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Rove beetle (Thinobius newberyi)
Thinobius newberyi is a small rove beetle. Its pale colouration and small eyes reflect that it spends much of its time... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis pseudobrevitarsis)
This vulnerable and beautiful ruby-tailed wasp has a striking appearance. As the common name suggests, it has a brilliant... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Ruddy darter (Sympetrum sanguineum)
The ruddy darter takes its name from its colour and its swift flight behaviour. The male dragonfly has a deep russet colour over... More 11 Images 0 Videos
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