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Lacewing

This carnivorous, aphid juice-sucking insect gets it name from its two semi-transparent pairs of wings, covered in a network of veins. More...

Ladybird

Named after the Virgin Mary, this brightly-coloured beetle is well known as the 'gardeners' friend', as it feasts on aphids. More...

Large red damselfly

The large red is the first damselfly to be seen in spring, and can be found on almost any habitat near water. More...

Large skipper

The large skipper is a small, orange, moth-like butterfly that flies rapidly over grassy places, coming to rest on flowers with its wings closed. More...

Common throughout Britain, large white butterflies have white wings with broad black tips on the forewings. Females also have two black spots and a black streak on each wing. Males have no spots on the upperside, but two black spots on the underside. More...

Lawn

Welcome some weeds in your lawn. A scruffy-looking lawn, with plenty of weeds, can support many species. More...

Log pile

Plenty of wildlife makes its home in dead wood, and other animals use it as a source of food. In woodlands, fallen wood occurs naturally and many species have adapted to use this habitat. But in our increasingly tidy countryside, fallen and dead wood is not so common. More...

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About the RSPB

The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. We rely upon memberships and donations to fund our work. Nature is amazing - help us keep it that way. More...