This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

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

A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…

This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.