Conservation statuses: Least concern

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on the brink of extinction in the UK. Thankfully, numbers are now increasing in rural Wales and parts of England.

• Species

This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.

This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.

This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.

These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.