This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.

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!

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

As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. Look out for its distinctive markings.

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

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

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…

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

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.