Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.

The tawny mining bee is a furry, gingery bee that can often be seen in parks and gardens during the springtime. Look for a volcano-like mound of earth in the lawn that marks the entrance to its…

The great diving beetle is a large and voracious predator of ponds and slow-moving waterways. Blackish-green in colour, it can be spotted coming to the surface to replenish the air supply it…

The long mane of tentacles that stream out from the lion's mane jellyfish is stunning… literally! Look but don't touch when it comes to these jellyfish - they give a powerful sting.

Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.

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