The defensive mechanism of the pill woodlouse is very recognisable - it curls itself into a tight ball, only showing its plated armour to its attacker. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…

The fluffy, white seed heads of traveller's-joy give it the evocative, alternative names of 'old man's beard' and 'Father Christmas'. A climbing plant, it can be seen…

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

Shag' is a very old name that means 'tufted' and refers to the small crest that this bird sports. Look out for it in spring and summer either diving for fish from the surface of the…

Weasels may look adorable, but they make light work of eating voles, mice and birds! They are related to otters and stoats, which is obvious thanks to their long slender bodies and short legs.

Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the white-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

This distinctive moth is a common sight in gardens and around houses, where it's often attracted to lights.

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.