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Species related to the Brown-banded carder bee (Bombus humilis)

Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum)
The shrill carder bee is one of the smaller members of the bumblebee family. It has a distinctive combination of markings, being... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris)
The common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) is a familiar and much feared social insect. They are quite large insects, with an obvious 'waist'... More 36 Images 8 Videos
Meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola)
Information on the meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural... More 94 Images 18 Videos
Barred tooth-striped moth (Trichopteryx polycommata)
The Barred Tooth-striped is a greyish coloured moth. The caterpillars are green with two white lines and a dark central line passing along... More 2 Images 0 videos
Hazel pot beetle (Cryptocephalus coryli)
An orange and black insect that has the typical - if slightly squarish - 'beetle' shape. The thorax is black in males and red in females... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Duke of Burgundy (Hamearis lucina)
Information on the Duke of Burgundy is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 1 Video
Bombardier beetle (Brachinus crepitans)
The bombardier beetle is famous for its remarkable explosive defence system, in which a volatile liquid is ejected from the anus with an... More 7 Images 0 videos
Actinella (Actinella armitageana)
Information on Actinella armitageana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Dark purple earth tongue (Geoglossum atropurpureum)
Earth tongues are highly distinctive fungi; the ridged and leathery fruiting body above the stem does indeed resemble a tongue. In this... More 1 Image 0 videos
Levant sparrowhawk (Accipiter brevipes)
A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The... More 9 Images 0 videos
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
The lapwing is a familiar wader of open farmland. It has a striking appearance, with its black and white plumage, iridescent green and... More 41 Images 0 videos
Basil-thyme case-bearer moth (Coleophora tricolor)
Adults of the endangered Basil-thyme Case bearer have dusky ochreous forewings with delicate silvery-white streaks. Both the fore- and... More 4 Images 0 videos
Bugle (Ajuga reptans)
Bugle is a common herb that often grows in large clumps. The flowers are deep purplish blue, rarely pink or white, and are arranged on... More 6 Images 1 Video
Scottish scurvygrass (Cochlearia officinalis subsp. scotica)
There is currently disagreement as to the taxonomic status of Scottish scurvygrass. It was, at one point, held to be a species its own... More 1 Image 0 videos
Primrose (Primula vulgaris)
The primrose is well-known as one of the first flowers of the year, indeed the common name derives from 'prima rosa' meaning 'first flower'... More 7 Images 4 Videos
Purse-web spider (Atypus affinis)
This spider belongs to the same suborder (Orthognatha) as tarantulas, funnel web spiders and trap-door spiders. Just one genus belonging to... More 7 Images 0 videos
Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As a result of its venomous bite, the... More 15 Images 9 Videos
Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Rätzer’s ringlet (Erebia christi)
Information on Rätzer’s ringlet (Erebia christi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata)
This common plantain has dark green, narrow lance-shaped leaves that form rosettes. The deep veins visible on the leaves have earned the... More 11 Images 1 Video
Aurelio’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi)
This small lizard, from the harsh, rocky environment of the Pyrenees, has grey-brown skin on its back, generally patterned with rows of dark... More 8 Images 0 videos
Large garden bumblebee (Bombus ruderatus)
In comparison with other bumblebee species, the large garden or ruderal bumblebee, has a long face and tongue; these are adaptations for... More 13 Images 0 videos
Vestal cuckoo bee (Bombus vestalis)
Until recently, cuckoo bumblebees were once considered to belong to a separate genus (Psithyrus) in recognition of their distinctive... More 5 Images 1 Video
Knopper gall wasp (Andricus quercuscalicis)
Information on the knopper gall wasp is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 1 Video
Rossomyrmex (Rossomyrmex proformicarum)
Information on Rossomyrmex proformicarum is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Teleutomyrmex (Teleutomyrmex schneideri)
Information on Teleutomyrmex schneideri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black bog ant (Formica candida)
This rare, medium-sized ant is black and shiny... More 4 Images 0 videos
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 ruby-coloured... More 4 Images 0 videos
Yellow meadow ant (Lasius flavus)
This common ant is, as the name suggests, yellowish brown in colour. A number of features distinguish it from other similar species of ant... More 17 Images 2 Videos

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