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

These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…

This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.

A notoriously poisonous plant, hemlock produces umbrella-like clusters of white flowers in summer. It can be found in damp places, such as ditches, riverbanks and waste ground.