The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.

Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…

The mottled grasshopper can be found in dry grasslands, such as railway cuttings, and heathlands throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song…

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

If you happen to be near rocky places such as sea cliffs, shingle coastlines or even gravel paths during the summer months you will most likely come across sea campion.

The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.

Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...

The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.