Conservation statuses: Not evaluated

This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.

This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

A lovely pale cream colour to begin with these stout mushrooms begin to turn a buff colour and the cap surface will crack as they age.

This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!

Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round, especially after a cold snap which can trigger the fungus into fruiting.

The mohawk-sporting caterpillar of this moth is often seen on shrubs and trees in late summer. As adults the orange-brown males fly by day, but the flightless females don't stray far from their cocoon.

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.

If seen up close, the glittering Ruby-tailed wasp is, perhaps, one of the UK's most beautiful insects. A solitary wasp, it can be found in sandy and rocky habitats like quarries, outcrops and walls.