Seasons: June

A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.

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.

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.

As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.

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Chinese water deer are easily distinguished from other deer by their strange teddy bear like appearance and the huge canine tusks displayed by the stags.

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

The flower crab spider is one of 27 species of crab spider. The flower crab spider can alter the colour of its body to match its surroundings and to hide from prey. It is not as common as other types of crab spider.

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