The fearsome-looking hornet may not be a well-loved insect, but it is actually much less aggressive than the common wasp. It is also an important pollinator and a predator of species that feed on…

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

This dazzling moss grows in dark places, catching any faint light to glow a golden-green.

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

Mae'r gragen las yn olygfa gyfarwydd ar draethau ledled y DU ac mae'n hoff fwyd gan bobl, adar môr a sêr môr fel ei gilydd.