A common ladybird, the black-on-red markings of the 2-spot Ladybird are familiar to many of us.

The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses to incapacitate its prey!

This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…

The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.

This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.