This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.

The UK's largest native grasshopper is also one of its rarest, found only on wetlands in a few parts of England.