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Species related to the White-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)

Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich... More 9 Images 3 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
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
Green-veined white (Pieris napi)
The green-veined white is a familiar common butterfly. Despite the English name, the yellowish-green veins on the undersides of the wings... More 10 Images 3 Videos
Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent ear tufts, and rounded, buff or rufous... More 28 Images 2 Videos
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155... More 43 Images 11 Videos
Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum)
Great willowherb is a tall, common herb. It has a densely hairy stem bearing long, narrow leaves that taper to a point and are similar in... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Himalayan balsam (Impatiens glandulifera)
Himalayan or Indian balsam was introduced to British gardens from the Himalayas in 1839 and since then has become widely naturalised. This... More 15 Images 3 Videos
Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings... More 32 Images 9 Videos
Bactrian deer (Cervus elaphus bactrianus)
Information on the Bactrian deer is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Common green darner (Anax junius)
One of North America’s most common and widespread dragonflies, the common green darner (Anax junius) is a large insect with a bright green... More 19 Images 0 videos
Lesser smoothcap (Atrichum angustatum)
Lesser smoothcap is a dull-green moss that forms patches of single, unbranched and upright shoots that have narrow leaves with toothed edges... More 1 Image 0 videos
Small copper butterfly (Lycaena phlaeus)
One of the UK’s smaller butterflies, the small copper makes up for its diminutive size by being one of the most territorial and aggressive... More 13 Images 0 videos
Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its ability to... More 9 Images 1 Video
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
The ‘spreading chestnut tree’, a common sight on village greens and alongside housing developments, is not actually native to Britain. It... More 40 Images 2 Videos
Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive... More 26 Images 11 Videos
Raven (Corvus corax)
The raven (Corvus corax) is a magnificent bird; bigger than a buzzard, it is the largest passerine (perching) bird in Europe, and is deeply... More 17 Images 12 Videos
Chequered skipper (Carterocephalus palaemon)
As the name suggests, this small, fast-flying, chocolate-brown butterfly has a chequered patterning on both the hind- and forewings... More 6 Images 1 Video
Pink waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis)
The attractive pink waxcap (Hygrocybe calyptriformis) has a pinkish-lilac conical cap with fine striations and a slightly greasy appearance... More 7 Images 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
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
A type of cranberry, the lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a small, evergreen shrub with edible red berries. It has creeping, spreading... More 10 Images 0 videos
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate... More 22 Images 0 videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
The tiny, secretive and cryptically coloured winter wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a highly active woodland bird with a remarkably... More 16 Images 3 Videos
Chital (Axis axis)
Information on the chital is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 39 Images 3 Videos
Yellow rattle (Rhianthus minor)
Yellow rattle is a common hemiparasitic plant. The yellow flowers occur in spikes. After they die, brown seed pods remain. When these pods... More 12 Images 1 Video
Short-eared owl (Asio flammeus)
The short-eared owl’s scientific name flammeus, meaning “fiery”, is a reference to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent... More 34 Images 6 Videos
Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
A well-known, attractive diving duck, the goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) has distinctive plumage with marked differences in appearance... More 29 Images 3 Videos
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a familiar bird in both urban and rural areas, may at first glance be confused with a blackbird... More 41 Images 7 Videos

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