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Chwilio
Gorse shieldbug
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
Autumn
Ruff
The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…
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Towns and gardens
Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.