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A shiny green and red rosemary beetle

Rosemary beetle

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

Large heath butterfly

Large heath

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

An argent & sable moth perched on a grass stem with its black and white wings spread

Argent & sable

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

A wood white butterfly resting on a plant, with its distinctive oval wings closed

Wood white

This dainty white butterfly is now only found in a few parts of Britain, where it flutters slowly through woodland clearings.

Tree pipit

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

A downy emerald dragonfly perched on pondside vegetation

Downy emerald

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

A large emerald moth resting on a leaf

Large emerald

This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

A herald moth resting on a branch

Herald

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

An oak eggar moth resting on woman's hand

Oak eggar

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.