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

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.

Piddocks are a boring bivalve. No, we don't mean dull... we mean that it bores into soft rock, creating a burrow. In fact, they're the opposite of dull - they glow in the dark!

The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…

It's easy to see where the compass jellyfish got its name – its brown markings look just like a compass! They may look beautiful – but they give a nasty sting so keep your distance.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.

The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!