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Species related to the Mottled bee-fly (Thyridanthrax fenestratus)
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Heath bee-fly (Bombylius minor)
Bee-flies are named for their resemblance to true bees. However, they belong to the order Diptera (flies), which only possess two wings... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Bog hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum)
The bog hoverfly is a bee mimic; it is very similar in general appearance to a bee. Like all members of the Eristalis genus, this species... More 1 Image 1 Video -
Baetica (Baetica ustulata)
Information on Baetica ustulata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Pashford pot beetle (Cryptocephalus exiguus)
This is the smallest of the British Cryptocephalus species. It is a shiny black in colour, with the legs and base of the antennae yellow... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio)
Measuring 17 centimetres in length, the red-backed shrike (Lanius collurio) is slightly larger than a house sparrow. Males are easily... More 36 Images 3 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 -
Golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)
The golden-ringed dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii) is one of Britain's largest dragonflies, and is the only member of the genus... More 11 Images 1 Video -
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 -
Eyebright (Euphrasia vigursii)
This attractive endemic eyebright produces large, lilac-deep purple flowers, which are occasionally white. The leaves and bracts are covered... More 1 Image 1 Video -
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 -
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken is a well-known deciduous fern; a species that has inspired a rich wealth of folklore in Britain. It is easy to recognise by its... More 12 Images 3 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 -
Narrow-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris tityus)
Adults of the Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth are extremely similar in appearance to bumblebees, and gain a level of protection from this... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Horse-fly (Chrysops relictus)
Apart from entomologists, there are probably few people who would actively look for horse-flies. For their size, they have one of the most... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Hornet robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis)
This fearsome looking fly, large and giving every appearance of aggression is, nonetheless, completely harmless to man. Most of the body is... More 11 Images 4 Videos -
Yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta)
The distinctive markings of the yellow-bellied slider turtle (Trachemys scripta) make it very popular in the pet trade. It has conspicuous... More 49 Images 0 videos -
Ziziphus (Ziziphus nummularia)
Information on Ziziphus nummularia is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus)
Information on the Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 22 Images 1 Video -
Spiny chuckwalla (Sauromalus hispidus)
Information on the spiny chuckwalla (Sauromalus hispidus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Polylepis (Polylepis tarapacana)
Information on Polylepis tarapacana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Jersey tiger (Euplagia quadripunctaria)
Information on the Jersey tiger is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 3 Videos -
Broom hare (Lepus castroviejoi)
The broom hare (Lepus castroviejoi) is a medium-sized hare species from mountainous regions of northwest Spain. Its fur is yellowish-brown... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos -
Crab spider (Thomisus onustus)
Information on the crab spider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 2 Videos -
Woma python (Aspidites ramsayi)
The woma python is distinguished from other Australian pythons by its narrow head which is barely distinct from the neck. It has small eyes... More 9 Images 2 Videos -
Echinops (Echinops ellenbeckii)
Information on Echinops ellenbeckii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Eastern quoll (Dasyurus viverrinus)
The eastern quoll is a medium-sized carnivorous marsupial with thick, soft fur that is fawn, brown or black and covered in small white spots... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Gephyromantis (Gephyromantis klemmeri)
Information on Gephyromantis klemmeri is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Falklands rock cress (Phlebolobium maclovianum)
In bloom, the Falklands rock cress (Phlebolobium maclovianum) produces dense clusters of tiny, white flowers, making this otherwise... More 7 Images 0 videos
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