Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

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

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

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

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

The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…