As the lesser water boatman prepares to dive, it has an ingenious method for prolonging its journey. Let's take a look at the unique features of this aquatic insect.

The common froghopper (Philaenus spumarius) is capable of the most remarkable physical feat, rivalling anything on show at this year’s summer Paris 2024 Olympics. At around 5-7mm long, this…

The Minotaur is a ferocious creature from Greek mythology, half bull, half man, known for eating humans! So which creature is worthy of carrying on the Minotaur’s name in the real world? That…

Butterflies are one of our most beloved insects. Their dazzling colours, gentle nature and arrival coinciding with warmer weather, help win a place in our hearts. It is fair to say, that for all…

The scorpion fly: an insect with a name that might get one’s imagination racing, even more so when seen flying around. A flying scorpion fly, with a wasp-like yellow and black body and a beak…

There are around 4,000 different species of beetles in the UK, all with important roles to play in our ecosystem.

The UK’s woodlands are home to a formidable predator, known for its aggression and large biting jaws, this orange and black bodied hunter is famed for its role in keeping pest numbers down.

When thinking of bees, naturally you would think they all live in large colonies, with hives humming from the sound of thousands of bees busy at work. However, this is not the case as some bees…

Spring and summer aren’t the only seasons for moth-spotting – you can find moths in your garden all year round. Here is our rundown of the moths you might encounter this winter.

For some people, the slightest glimpse of a spider is enough to inspire shrieks of fear and the fear in being bitten. In reality, very few spiders here are capable of biting a person, and the…