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Species related to the Early spider orchid (Ophrys sphegodes)

Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus)
Huge and majestic, the lammergeier is a highly distinctive bird-of-prey and one of the largest old world vultures. Enormous wings enable it... More 38 Images 5 Videos
Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)
The lanner falcon is a handsome and powerful bird of prey, with grey-brown to slaty upperparts, a creamy-white throat and underparts... More 22 Images 4 Videos
Carrion crow (Corvus corone)
The carrion crow (Corvus corone) was, until recently, considered to be a race of the same species as the hooded crow (Corvus cornix), but it... More 38 Images 9 Videos
Hummingbird hawkmoth (Macroglossum stellatarum)
Information on the hummingbird hawkmoth as currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 1 Video
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
The snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) is an early flowering bulbous plant; the pure white blooms are a cheering sight in late winter. The narrow... More 11 Images 3 Videos
Ophrys (Ophrys arachnitiformis)
Information on Ophrys arachnitiformis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Saw-fly orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera)
Information on the saw-fly orchid is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Peppered moth (Biston betularia)
In its typical form, the Peppered Moth has pepper-and-salt camouflage pattern. In some areas it also has a sooty black or ‘melanic’ form... More 14 Images 4 Videos
Lead moss (Ditrichum plumbicola)
This very rare moss can grow either as a dense mat of plants or a scattered group of individuals. It is yellowish-green in colour and its... More 2 Images 0 videos
Peacock butterfly (Inachis io)
The beautiful peacock butterfly (Inachis io) is a well-known and instantly recognisable species thanks to its unique patterning. The... More 14 Images 5 Videos
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
The jackdaw (Corvus monedula) is a lively, diminutive member of the crow family. It appears to have totally dark plumage from a distance... More 19 Images 9 Videos
Pond bat (Myotis dasycneme)
Information on the pond bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum)
The furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum), also known as ‘woodworm’, is a notorious pest of timber in buildings and old furniture. Very few... More 8 Images 5 Videos
Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (... More 7 Images 1 Video
Black poplar (Populus nigra)
Black poplar (Populus nigra), thought to be Britain's most endangered native timber tree, has a wide, rounded crown and dark grey fissured... More 9 Images 0 videos
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)
The sycamore is a well-known tree, thought to have been introduced to Britain from Europe in the 15th or 16th Century. The domed crown is... More 20 Images 5 Videos
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. The erect stems are... More 10 Images 1 Video
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
Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
The robin (Erithacus rubecula) is undoubtedly one of Britain's most dearly loved birds. It is instantly recognisable due to the rusty-red... More 47 Images 11 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
Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) have a chocolate-brown head in summer. In... More 49 Images 4 Videos
Small Alison (Alyssum alyssoides)
Small Alison produces small, pale yellow flowers, which often become whitish as they fade with age. The seeds are reddish-brown in colour... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum)
This tall orchid carries up to 150 greenish-purple flowers on the flower spike. The common name refers to the flowers, which are said to... More 10 Images 1 Video
Indian brown mongoose (Herpestes fuscus)
Information on the Indian brown mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Oglethorpe oak (Quercus oglethorpensis)
Information on the oglethorpe oak (Quercus oglethorpensis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
African giant shrew (Crocidura olivieri)
The aptly named African giant shrew is one of the largest shrews in the world. Like most shrews, it has a mouse- or rat-shaped body with a... More 1 Image 0 videos
Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale agg)
Dandelions are well-known, robust weeds; the common name derives from the French 'dent de lion', meaning 'lion's tooth', which refers to the... More 12 Images 3 Videos
Orange-tip (Anthocharis cardamines)
Only male orange-tip butterflies actually have orange tips to their forewings; females have black or greyish wing tips. In both sexes, the... More 19 Images 3 Videos
Thistle broomrape (Orobanche reticulata)
All broomrapes are said to resemble 'withered orchids'; they are parasitic, and lack the green pigment chlorophyll. Thistle broomrape is a... More 5 Images 0 videos
Leopard slug (Limax maximus)
Information on the leopard slug is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 29 Images 1 Video

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