Leaf-mimicking grasshopper Net-winged beetle Cicada Cicada Caterpillar Heliconia Butterfly Villose pitcher plant (Nepenthes villosa) Fringed pitcher plant (Nepenthes tentaculata) Fringed pitcher plant (Nepenthes tentaculata) Longhorn beetle Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Raffle's pitcher-plant (Nepenthes rafflesianus) Tropical rainforest Tropical rainforest Puffball Leech feeding on hand Leech feeding on hand Beetles on bat guano Edible-nest swiflet (Collocalia fuciphaga) nests Beetles on bat guano Traditional longhouse Blue fungus Camouflaged frog Bats in flight Trilobite larva (Duliticola) Trilobite larva (Duliticola) Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus) Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) Terrestrial flatworm Scorpion Ancestral grave Rice fields Cross spider (Argiope) Jumping spider Jumping spider Lontar palms (Borassus flabellifer) Butterfly with false eyes Common pierrot butterflies (Castalius rosimon) on Komodo dragon dung Moths mating Hawk moth larva Moth Moth Sangeang api volcano Sangeang api volcano Sunset Village and Inierie volcano Cult altars Drying fish Making pandanus mats Rinca village Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Wild pig (Sus) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Weaving silk sarong Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Dung beetle rolling water buffalo dung Grasshopper Inierie volcano Grass-mimicking grasshopper Grass-mimicking grasshopper Kerora village Rinca Bush-cricket nymph Bush-cricket nymph Bug Gecko Praying mantis Tokay gecko eating mantis Bug Bug Bug eggs and nymphs Bug Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) Bug Bug Dolly Beach, Christmas Island Christmas Island imperial pigeon (Ducula whartoni) Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus tenuicrustatus) Christmas Island emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica natalis) Hermit crab (Coenobita) Hermit crab (Coenobita) Red-footed boobies (Sula sula rubripes) Red-footed boobies (Sula sula rubripes) Hermit crab (Coenobita) Hermit crab (Coenobita) in plastic 'shell' Hermit crab (Coenobita) Little nipper crab (Geograpsus grayi) eating red crab Blue crabs (Cardisoma hirtipes) Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Blue crab (Cardisoma hirtipes) Blue crab (Cardisoma hirtipes) Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Robber crab (Birgus latro) claw Robber crab (Birgus latro) Robber crab (Birgus latro) Robber crab (Birgus latro) Robber crab (Birgus latro) Robber crab (Birgus latro) Smooth-handed ghost crab (Ocypode cordimanus) Smooth-handed ghost crab (Ocypode cordimanus) Robber crab (Birgus latro) eating red crab Horn-eyed ghost crab (Ocypode ceratophthalmus) Greater frigatebird (Fregata minor) Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus tenuicrustatus) Spider web Skink (Cryptoblepharus egeriae) Christmas Island fruit bat (Pteropus natalis) Christmas Island fruit bat (Pteropus natalis) Waterfall Cicada skin Dolly Beach, Christmas Island Crab crossing sign Dolly Beach, Christmas Island Red crab(Gecarcoidea natalis) eating leaf Alga Tahitian chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) Tahitian chestnut (Inocarpus fagifer) Caterpillar Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Red crab (Gecarcoidea natalis) Red crab (Gecarcoidea natalis) eating red crab Red crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) Bee fly (Bombylius major) Black sheep (Ovis) in snow Young woodmice (Apodemus sylvaticus) Frog (Rana temporaria) among spawning toads (Bufo bufo) Common toad (Bufo bufo) Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus) Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) Painted lady (Cynthia cardui) Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) egg six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) Cuckoo-spit Conehead (Conocephalus) eggs in soft rush stem Reedmace (Typha latifolia) Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) seeds germinating in head Wax-cap (Hygrocybe) Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Fluted bird's-nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) Fluted bird's-nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) with frost Earth star (Geastrum) Earth star (Geastrum) Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) Many-zoned polypore (Coriolus versicolor) Shaggy ink cap (Coprinus comatus) Ink cap (Coprinus) Comma (Polygonia c-album) Comma (Polygonia c-album) Long-winged conehead (Conocephalus discolor) Snow on umbellifer Cuckoo-pint (Arum maculatum) Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) Orange ladybird (Halyzia 16-guttata) Orange ladybirds (Halyzia 16-guttata) Orange ladybirds (Halyzia 16-guttata) Orange ladybirds (Halyzia 16-guttata) Honey bee (Apis mellifera) drone Honey bee (Apis mellifera) swarm Honey bee (Apis mellifera) swarm Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) queen Bumblebee (Bombus) nest Bumblebees (Bombus) mating Wasp (Vespula) on ivy (Hedera helix) Hornet (Vespa crabro) queen Bee fly (Bombylius major) Long-winged conehead (Conocephalus discolor) Bee orchid (Ophyrys apifera) Glow-worm larva (Lampyris noctiluca) attacking snail (Monacha) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) glowing Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) glowing Poppies (Papaver rhoeas) Children's den Flood meadow with crack willow (Salix fragilis) Lacewing larva (Chrysopa) on spangle galls (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) Photo: Clifford Seabrook Amazonian village Uffington hillfort from the Ridgeway Slime mould Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) Peacock (Pavo cristatus) Hawthorn shieldbug (Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale) William Curtis Ecological Park and Tower Bridge Young tawny owl (Strix aluco) Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) Grass spider (Tetragnatha) egg cocoon Banded demoiselle (Agrion splendens) Banded demoiselle (Agrion splendens) Greylag (Anser anser) goslings Coot (Fulica atra) chick Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) Peacock (Pavo cristatus) feather Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) Clouded border moth (Lomaspilis marginata) Moth (Hedya nubiferana) mimicking bird dropping Clouded silver moth (Lomographa temerata) Moth mimicking bird dropping Moth mimicking bird dropping Tortoise beetle pupa mimicking bird dropping Longhorn beetle (Pogonocherus hispidulus) Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on devil-bit scabious Soldier fly (Oxycera trilineata) eyes Camouflaged frog Tortoise beetle pupa mimicking bird dropping Hoverfly (Eristalis) on devil-bit scabious Seven-spot ladybirds (Coccinella 7-punctata) Longhorn beetle (Pogonocherus hispidulus) Grass spider (Tetragnatha) egg cocoon Crab spider (Misumena vatia) and flies eating bee Meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus) Meadow grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus) Bug on grass Oak bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) Bug on grass Sycamore moth larva (Acronicta aceris) Froghopper (Cercopis vulnerata) Moth larva mimicking twig Moth larva mimicking twig Moth larva mimicking twig Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) Hoverfly (Volucella bombylans) mimicking bumblebee Hoverfly (Eristalis intricarius) mimicking bumblebee Hoverfly (Chrysotoxum cautum) mimicking wasp Buff-tip moths (Phalera bucephala) Buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala) Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) larvae Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) Pictured-winged flies Gall fly (Urophora cardui) Lacewing larva (Chrysopa) and spangle galls (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) Hazel leaf rolled by weevil (Deporaus betulae) Wren nest (Troglodytes troglodytes) on bicycle Snow on anthills (Lasius flavus) Beetle (Apoderus coryli) cutting hazel leaf Beetle (Apoderus coryli) Hazel leaf rolled by beetle (Apoderus coryli) Weevils (Deporaus betulae) rolling hazel leaf Mute swan nest (Cygnus olor) Weevils (Deporaus betulae) rolling hazel leaf Leaf-cutter bee carrying leaf to nest Bumblebee nest (Bombus) Mining bees Mining bee Common wasp nest (Vespula vulgaris) Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) building nest Common wasp nest (Vespula vulgaris) Common wasp nest (Vespula vulgaris) Wasp (Diastrophus rubi) gall on bramble (Rubus fruticosus) Robin's pin cushion (Diplolepis rosae) on rose Gall wasp (Diastrophus rubi) Wasp (Diastrophus rubi) emerging from gall on bramble (Rubus fruticosus) Rose pea gall (Diplolepis nervosa) Gall wasp (Diastrophus rubi) Common spangle galls (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) and silk-button galls (N. numismalis) Two-spot ladybird (Adalia bipunctata) and silk-button galls (Neuroterus numismalis) Spider (Agroeca) egg case Spider (Agroeca) egg case (opened) Spider (Agroeca) egg case (opened) Caddisfly case made of live snails (Potamopyrgus jenkinsi) Spider (Agroeca) egg case (opened) and young Case-bearing moth larva Spider web Six-spot burnet moth larvae (Zygaena filipendulae) building coccoon Six-spot burnet moth larvae (Zygaena filipendulae) building coccoon Six-spot burnet moth larvae (Zygaena filipendulae) building coccoon Case-bearing moth larva Six-spot burnet moth larvae (Zygaena filipendulae) building coccoon Moth larva rolling ash leaf Spider (Agroeca) egg case Moth larva rolling ash leaf Spider web and dew Spider (Araneus diadematus) on web Spider web Spider (Clubiona) egg sac Spider (Theridion pallens) and egg sacs Crab spider (Xysticus) and egg sac Crab spider (Xysticus) and egg sac Spiders (Tetragnatha extensa) mating Spider egg coccoon (Araniella) Spider (Araniella) Canada goose (Branta canadensis) Common darters (Sympetrum striolatum) mating Reedmace (Typha latifolia) Mute swan (Cygnus olor) defending nest Reedmace (Typha latifolia) Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Heron (Ardea cinerea) Water crowfoot (Ranunculus) Greylag (Anser anser) goslings Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and water starwort (Callitriche) Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and cygnets Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and cygnets Starfruit (Damasonium alisma) Photo: Stan Perry Mute swan (Cygnus olor) and cygnets Reedmace (Typha latifolia) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Pond and crack willow (Salix fragilis) Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) nest Ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) Norfolk reed (Phragmites australis) Grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) Branched bur-reed (Sparganium erectum) Norfolk reedbed (Phragmites australis) Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) mating Caddisfly larvae on hazel (Corylus avellana) Caddisfly larvae on hazel (Corylus avellana) Caddisfly eggs on oak Phantom midge (Chaoborus) pupa Common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) mating Female common blue damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) underwater Water scorpion (Nepa cinerea) Water stick insect (Ranatra linearis) nymphs eating water fleas (Daphnia) Water stick insect (Ranatra linearis) nymphs and eggs Marsh helleborine (Epipactis palustris) Ragged robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) Colt's-foot (Tussilago farfara) Marsh helleborine (Epipactis palustris) Soft rush (Juncus effusus) Southern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) Sunset Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) Banded demoiselle (Agrion splendens) Common darters (Sympetrum striolatum) mating Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea) Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea), newly emerged Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea) Broad-bodied chaser (Libellula depressa) Downy emerald (Cordulia aenea) Southern hawker (Aeshna cyanea) Black-tailed skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum), newly emerged Migrant hawker (Aeshna mixta) mating Pond and crack willow (Salix fragilis) Burning Norfolk reedbed (Phragmites australis) Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia) Atlantic stream crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) Daubenton's bat (Myotis daubentonii) Atlantic stream crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) Grass snake (Natrix natrix) Goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) on shoe Grass snake (Natrix natrix) Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) Common frogs (Rana temporaria) spawning Young smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris) Leech (Haemopis sanguisuga) egg coccoons Leech (Haemopis sanguisuga) egg coccoon Young smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris) Dew pond Great crested newt (Triturus cristatus) Pond skaters (Gerris) Pond skaters (Gerris) Backswimmers (Notonecta) Pond skaters (Gerris) Water boatman (Corixa punctata) Water stick insect (Ranatra linearis) eggs Water stick insect (Ranatra linearis) Alderfly (Sialis lutaria) laying eggs Water boatman (Corixa punctata) Hoverfly (Eristalis) on devil-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) Alderfly (Sialis lutaria) eggs Trooping funnel (Clitocybe geotropa) Fairy ring of trooping funnel (Clitocybe geotropa) Plums and custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans) Common earthball (Scleroderma citrinum) Upright coral fungus (Ramaria stricta) Coral fungus (Ramaria) Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) Entomophthora on fly Mycena Pipe club (Macrotyphula fistulosa) Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) Peeling oysterling (Crepidotus mollis) Beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) Calyptella capula on stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Calyptella capula on stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Dryad's saddle (Polyporus squamosus) Ciboria amentacea on alder catkin Split-gill (Schizophyllum commune) Fungal mycelium Fungal mycelium Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) Slime mould (Badhamia utricularis) Slime mould (Badhamia utricularis) Slime mould (Badhamia utricularis) Slime mould (Badhamia utricularis) Slime mould (Badhamia utricularis) Slime mould (Tubifera ferruginosa) Slime mould (Brefeldia maxima) Fungi Fungi Slime mould Boletus Orange peel fungus (Aleuria aurantia) Hoverfly (Metasyrphus corollae) with Entomophthora fungus Shaggy parasol (Macrolepiota rhacodes) Blue cheese mould Lichen (Usnea florida) Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) Sea ivory lichen (Ramalina siliquosa) Stump puffballs (Lycoperdon pyriforme) Fungal mycelium Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) Fungal mycelium Fruit bats Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) mating Male glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) Male glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) Male glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) mating Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) Abnormal growth on lime (Tilia) Semifree morel (Morchella semilibera) Many-zoned polypore (Coriolus versicolor) Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) Yellow stagshorn (Calocera viscosa) Slender elf-cap (Mycena acicula) Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) Striated earthstar (Geastrum striatum) Yellow brain fungus (Tremella mesenterica) Dead man's fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) Dead man's fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) section Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) Earthstar (Geastrum) Striated earthstar (Geastrum striatum) Earthstar (Geastrum) Green wood-cup (Chlorociboria aeruginascens) Willow stained by wood-cup (Chlorociboria) Witch's butter (Exidia glandulosa) Coracle on River Darent Fungus on fungus Gall (Agathomyia wankowiczii) on bracket fungus (Ganoderma applanatum) Gall (Agathomyia wankowiczii) on bracket fungus (Ganoderma applanatum) Honey fungus (Armillaria mellea) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Slime mould (Stemonitis) Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) Wax-cap (Hygrocybe) Slime mould (Fuligo septica) Slime mould (Fuligo septica) Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus): spore capsule and thread Shaggy pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) Shaggy pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) Giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea) spores Old man of the woods (Strobilomyces strobilaceus) Slime mould plasmodium Discomycete Slime mould Bisporella citrina Slime mould (Lycogala terrestre) Horn of plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides) Slime mould (Lycogala) Dog stinkhorn (Mutinus caninus) Dryad's saddle (Polyporus squamosus) Peeling oysterling (Crepidotus mollis) Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) 'egg' Common puffball (Lycoperdon perlatum) Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) 'egg' Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) 'egg' Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus) and flies Common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus var. togatus) Ergot (Claviceps purpurea): fruiting body Ergot (Claviceps purpurea) Ergot (Claviceps purpurea): fruiting body Coral fungus (Hericium) Coral fungus (Hericium) Blusher (Amanita rubescens) Cuckoo-spit (Philaenus spumarius) Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) eating fly on nursery Harvestman (Phalangium opilio) and mites on lesser burdock Shieldbug (Picromerus bidens) mating and eating sawfly larva Shieldbug (Troilus luridus) feeding Snakefly Shieldbug (Picromerus bidens) mating and eating sawfly larva Sawfly eggs inside grass blade Click beetles mating Ant (Lasius niger) larvae and pupae Goat willow (Salix capraea) Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Fragrant orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) Twayblade (Listera ovata) Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum) Smooth newt (Triturus vulgaris) Ground beetle (Carabus nemoralis) Raffles' pitcher-plant (Nepenthes rafflesiana) Dance flies mating (with caddisfly 'gift') Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) White campion (Silene latifolia) Tortoise beetle (Cassida) larva Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) repairing nest Shaggy parasol (Macrolepiota rhacodes) Green tree ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) repairing nest Mite (Aceria fraxinivorus) galls on ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Weevil Lichen on hawthorn Birch shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus) Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Slime mould Spider (Araneus diadematus) on web Millipedes Millipede Spider's web Dingy skipper (Erynnis tages) Dingy skipper (Erynnis tages) Robin's pincushion (Diplolepis rosae) larva Chalcid wasp parasitising robin's pincushion gall (Diplolepis rosae) Robin's pincushion (Diplolepis rosae) gall Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) Treehopper (Centrotus cornutus) King Alfred's cakes (Daldinia concentrica) Stump puffballs (Lycoperdon pyriforme) Trilobite larva (Duliticola) Rove beetle attacking earthworm Stinking hellebore (Helleborus foetidus) Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) Wax-cap (Hygrocybe) Jew's ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) Jew's ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) Artichoke galls (Taxomyia taxi) on yew (Taxus baccata) Artichoke galls (Taxomyia taxi) on yew (Taxus baccata) King Alfred's cakes (Daldinia concentrica) Plums and custard (Tricholomopsis rutilans) Dead moll's fingers (Xylaria longipes) Rounded snail (Discus rotundatus) on fungus (Diatrype disciformis) Field maple (Acer campestre) Harvestman (Dicranopalpus ramosus) Ramsons (Allium ursinum) Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua) coccoon and eggs Ant (Myrmica) on guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) nectary Glistening inkcap (Coprinus micaceus) Wax-cap (Hygrocybe) Oak bark (Quercus robur) and beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) Hoverfly (Volucella inanis) Goblet (Pseudoclitocybe cyathiformis) Goblet (Pseudoclitocybe cyathiformis) Speckled bush-cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima) on creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) Horn of plenty (Craterellus cornucopioides) Cherry (Prunus) at sunset Cuckoo-spit nymph Elephant hawkmoth (Deilephila elpenor) Ammonites Whirligig beetle (Gyrinus) trails Whirligig beetle (Gyrinus) trails Tortoise beetle (Cassida) larva Shieldbug (Troilus luridus) Juniper (Juniperus communis) Longhorn beetle Parachute fungus (Marasmius rotula) Tortoise beetle (Cassida) Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis) Springtail Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) emerging Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) emerging Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) newly emerged Downy emerald dragonfly (Cordulia aenea) Click beetle Hoverflies (Helophilus pendulus) mating Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) wing Mayfly nymphs Mayfly (Ephemera danica) Green shieldbugs (Palomena prasina) on wayfaring tree Small white butterfly (Artogeia rapae) pupa Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua) larva on hawthorn Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua) female on cocoon Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua) female laying eggs Longhorn moths (Nemophora degeerella) Longhorn moth (Nemophora degeerella) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) glowing Speckled bush-cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima) Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) on grass of Parnassus (Parnassia palustris) Small skipper butterfly (Thymelicus flavus) Froghopper producing honeydew Jet ants (Lasius fuliginosus) milking aphids Longhorn beetle larva Beetles and cockroach on bat guano Shieldbug (Troilus luridus) attacking 7-spot ladybird Praying mantis Water stick-insect (Ranantra linearis) nymph Ground beetle (Cychrus caraboides) Southern hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) on wild carrot (Daucus carota) Orb-web spider (Araneus diadematus) on web Scorpionfly (Panorpa) eating fly on spider's web Parasitic wasp laying eggs in cock's-foot Parasitic wasp laying eggs on moth caterpillar Sicus ferrugineus Brown long-eared bat (Plecotus auritus) Yellow-tail moth (Euproctis similis) Green lacewing (Chrysopa) Lacewing eggs on thistle Green lacewing (Chrysopa) larva Urophora cardui galls on creeping thistle Urophora cardui male Urophora cardui female Urophora cardui larvae Currant galls (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) Pale tussock moth (Calliteara pudibunda) larva Pale tussock moth (Calliteara pudibunda) larva Sawfly larva Sawfly larvae on alder Sawfly larvae on birch Sawfly larvae on birch Click beetle Click beetle Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) pupa Orange-tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) pupa Grayling butterfly (Hipparchia semele) Cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa coccinea) Cardinal beetle larva six-spot burnet moth (Zygaena filipendulae) Puss moth (Cerura vinula) larva Black ants (Lasius niger) with pupae Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) building nest Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) nest Common wasp (Vespula vulgaris) queen hibernating Honey bee (Apis mellifera) comb Honey bee (Apis mellifera) swarm Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) wing Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) head Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) on sowthistle Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Weevil White ermine moth (Spilosoma lubricipeda) White plume moth (Pterophorus pentadactyla) White plume moth (Pterophorus pentadactyla) Green lacewing (Chrysopa) Zebra spider (Salticus scenicus) Zebra spider (Salticus scenicus) Snail feeding trail Snail feeding trail Springtails on fence post Springtail Lichen (Cladonia) Lichen (Cladonia) Lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria) larva Lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria) larva Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) larva Sycamore moth (Acronicta aceris) Shieldbug eggs Shieldbug eggs and nymphs Sloe bugs (Dolycoris baccarum) courting Weevil (Curculio nucum) Spider (Agalenatea redii) Yellow stagshorn (Calocera viscosa) Parachute fungus (Marasmius rotula) Slime mould Earwig (Forficula auricularia) female and eggs Slime mould (Ceratomyxa fruticulosa) Velvet mite Pill millipede (Glomeris marginata) Pill millipede (Glomeris marginata) Pill millipede (Glomeris marginata) with droplets of toxin Churchyard Fragrant orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) Eyebright (Euphrasia) Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) 'clock' Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) Crab spider (Misumena vatia) eating St. Mark's fly (Bibio marci) Crab spider (Misumena vatia) on dandelion Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) seeds Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) seed Wolf spider (Pardosa) with egg sac Wolf spider (Pardosa) with egg sac and young Wolf spider (Pardosa) with young Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) Banded demoiselle (Agrion splendens) Small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) pupa Male nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) with 'gift' Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) with egg sac Nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) with nursery and young Nursery web spiders and egg sac Pond and crack willow (Salix fragilis) Fungus on ash leaf Fungus on ash leaf Fungus on ash leaf Rookery (Corvus frugilegus) Juniper (Juniperus communis) berries Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua) larva Mezereon (Daphne mezereon) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Primroses (Primula vulgaris) Lichens Mistletoe (Viscum album) Mistletoe (Viscum album) Frogspawn (Rana temporaria) Frogspawn (Rana temporaria) Solitary bee Hazel (Corylus avellana) Lichens Frogspawn (Rana temporaria) Frogs (Rana temporaria) Firefly (Photuris) larvae Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) eggs Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) egg Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) egg hatching Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) egg hatching Newly hatched glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva Newly hatched glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larvae Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ): two-headed larva Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ): two-headed larva Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva attacking garden snail (Helix aspersa) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva attacking Kentish snail (Monacha cantiana) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva, showing defensive organs Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva attacking slug (Arion ater) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva feeding on slug (Arion ater) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva feeding on slug (Arion ater) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larvae sharing a snail (Oxychilus) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva washing with tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ): larval tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva washing with tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva washing with tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva washing with tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ): larval tail organ Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva towing earthworm Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva hanging by tail organ Common toad (Bufo bufo) Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva glowing Wood ant nest Wood ants killing centipede Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva on wood ant nest Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca ) larva on wood ant nest Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female with mites Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): larva with tick Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): larva with fungus Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): first and final instar larvae Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) larva Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) larvae gathering Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca) larva moulting to female pupa Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): newly-pupated male Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female and male pupae Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female emerging from pupa Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female emerging from pupa Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female in display position Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): glowing female Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): glowing female Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): male emerging from pupa Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): female and two males Glow-worms (Lampyris noctiluca) mating Glow-worm (Lampyris noctiluca): dead female after egg-laying Fungus (Gymnosporangium clavariiforme) on juniper (Juniperus communis) Fungus (Gymnosporangium clavariiforme) on juniper (Juniperus communis) Goat willow (Salix capraea) catkins Goat willow (Salix capraea) catkins Wood ant (Formica rufa) biting hand Common toad (Bufo bufo) Slow-worm (Anguis fragilis) Wood ants (Formica rufa) basking Primroses (Primula vulgaris) Primrose (Primula vulgaris): thrum flower Primrose (Primula vulgaris): pin flower Wood ants (Formica rufa) Wood ants (Formica rufa) Mezereon (Daphne mezereon) Mezereon (Daphne mezereon) Common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium) seed Primroses (Primula vulgaris) Juniper (Juniperus communis) Hazel (Corylus avellana) in wind Common toad (Bufo bufo) Early dog-violet (Viola reichenbachiana) Primrose (Primula vulgaris): homostyle flower Early dog-violet (Viola reichenbachiana) Winter polypore (Polyporus brumalis) Moth larva (Endothenia gentianaeana) in teasel head (Dipsacus fullonum) Moth larva (Endothenia gentianaeana) in teasel head (Dipsacus fullonum) Moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina) Moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina) Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Wood ants (Formica rufa) Blushing bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) Frog tadpoles (Rana temporaria) Ponds-skater (Gerris) Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Herb paris (Paris quadrifolia) Moth King Alfred's cakes (Daldinia concentrica) Palmate newt (Triturus helveticus) Millipede Common dog-violet (Viola riviniana) Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria) Moth (Stigmella aurella) mines in bramble leaf Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) Venus fly-trap (Dionaea muscipula) Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) Squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium) Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) Fungus-root (Balanophora fungosa) Hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus) on teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) Guelder rose (Viburnum opulus) Cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa serraticornis) with orchid pollinia Cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa serraticornis) with orchid pollinia Lindisfarne helleborine (Epipactis sancta) Wasp (Vespula) carrying pollen from broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) Lindisfarne helleborine (Epipactis sancta) Wasp (Vespula) on broad-leaved helleborine, Epipactis helleborine Round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) Ant (Myrmica) on common vetch (Vicia sativa) nectary Pirri-pirri bur (Acaena novae-zelandiae) Pirri-pirri bur (Acaena novae-zelandiae) Pirri-pirri bur (Acaena novae-zelandiae) Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) spores Broad-leaved helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) and aphid Cowslips (Primula veris) Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) Peacock (Pavo cristatus) Peacock (Pavo cristatus) White rhinoceros (Diceros simus) Reedmace (Typha latifolia) Reticulated giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) Rosy flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) Curtain fig tree (Ficus) Native nutmeg (Myristica muelleri) Stinging shrub (Dendrocnide moroides) Jumper ant (Myrmecia) Bush fire Bush fire Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) repairing nest Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) repairing nest Dunes Dunes Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) repairing nest Jumper ant (Myrmecia) Caterpillar Bush fire Stalagtites Stalagtites Northern dwarf tree frog (Litoria bicolor) Everlastings By-the-wind-sailor (Velella) Blue lechenaultia (Lechenaultia boloba) Waders Mangrove kingfisher (Halcyon chloris) Spiny spider (Gasteracantha vittata) Great barrier reef Bottlebrush Commercial tree-felling Eubenangee Swamp Shingle-back (Trachydosaurus rugosus) Turtle Sandbank Wedge-tailed eagles (Aquila audax) Moon jellyfish (Aurelia) Jellyfish Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo gigas) Banksia Damselfly Black gin (Kingsia australis) Bottlebrush Scarlet robin (Petroica multicolor) Illyarrie (Eucalyptus erythrocorys)