Despite its name, the large blue is a fairly small butterfly, but the largest of our blues. It was declared extinct in 1979, but reintroduced in the 1980s and now survives in southern England.

This dazzling blue-green shieldbug is a predator, hunting other insects.

Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower, getting their pollen fix.

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.

The dazzling silver-studded blue is a rare butterfly of heathland habitats, mainly in southern England. It has undergone severe population declines in recent years.

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.

The scarlet pimpernel is now in decline due to intensive agricultural practices. It can be found in arable fields, on roadside verges and waste ground, and on coastal cliffs.

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!