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British Invertebrates - terrestrial and freshwater

 		Species 1 - 13 of 13
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Sabella pavonina (Peacock worm)
The peacock worm (also known as the fan worm) lives in a tough, membranous tube, which is covered in particles of mud. This... More 8 Images 2 Videos
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Salticus scenicus (Zebra spider)
The zebra spider is one of the most familiar of the British jumping spiders, and is often found on sunny house walls. As the name... More 10 Images 4 Videos
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Saturnia pavonia (Emperor moth)
The adult emperor moth is a spectacular insect. Males have a complex pattern of grey, dark brown and orange markings on their upper... More 24 Images 0 Videos
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Schrankia taenialis (White-line snout moth)
The White-line Snout is a small moth with brown forewings that feature two irregular black cross-lines. The caterpillar has not... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Scotopteryx bipunctaria cretata (Chalk carpet moth)
Adult Chalk Carpet moths are pale grey in colour with grey-brown markings, and have a darker central band with two black dots, one... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Segmentina nitida (Shining ram's-horn snail)
The shining ram's-horn snail has a smooth, glossy and iridescent shell, measuring up to 6mm across, with no more than 5 whorls. The... More 6 Images 0 Videos
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Shargacucullia lychnitis (Striped lychnis moth)
Adult Striped Lychnis moths are rarely seen, they are bone-yellow in colour with darker markings towards the edges of the wings... More 8 Images 0 Videos
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Sialis lutaria (Alderfly)
Alderflies are fairly primitive insects, and were the first insect group to develop a pupal stage. The robust body is brown or... More 5 Images 0 Videos
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Siona lineata (Black-veined moth)
Adult Black-veined moths are white in colour with black veins that are more obvious on the underside of the wings. Females differ... More 8 Images 0 Videos
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Spiriverpa lunulata (Stiletto fly)
The stiletto fly Spiriverpa lunulata is a pale grey colour, and covered in fine downy hairs that give the fly a 'fluffy'... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Stethophyma grossum (Large marsh grasshopper)
This species is the largest grasshopper in Great Britain. It is normally vivid greenish yellow or olive brown in colour, and a... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Sympetrum sanguineum (Ruddy darter)
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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Synaptus filiformis (Hairy click beetle)
This click beetle is blackish in colour, and covered in small, greyish fine hairs. The sides of the thorax are wavy, and the... More 3 Images 0 Videos
Species 1 - 13 of 13