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Ruby tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) front view. British insect with red and brown colours, in the family Erebidae, previously Arctiidae, at rest Stock Photo

RFJKC0MK–Ruby tiger moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa) front view. British insect with red and brown colours, in the family Erebidae, previously Arctiidae, at rest

Pair of Six-spot Burnet Moths (Zygaena filipendulae) mating Stock Photo

RM2G4YPG2–Pair of Six-spot Burnet Moths (Zygaena filipendulae) mating

British insect Horned Tree Hopper Centrotus cornutus on plant stem Stock Photo

RME56A0B–British insect Horned Tree Hopper Centrotus cornutus on plant stem

Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) adult, live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June. Stock Photo

RMR1P89J–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) adult, live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June.

Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK, Stock Photo

RM2FJTD3T–Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK,

RMCNMBPN–Hornet in flight

Pine Hawk moth larvae (Sphinx pinastri) on a pine tree branch Stock Photo

RMHNBWJC–Pine Hawk moth larvae (Sphinx pinastri) on a pine tree branch

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult, in flight, with insect in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RM2PNAGP3–Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) adult, in flight, with insect in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Mullein Wave Moth, Scopula marginepunctata, Kent UK, on wall of house, Stock Photo

RM2A4W6F3–Mullein Wave Moth, Scopula marginepunctata, Kent UK, on wall of house,

Red - headed cardinal beetles mating on plant Stock Photo

RF2DXHE1B–Red - headed cardinal beetles mating on plant

Gatekeeper butterfly butterflies (Pyronia tithonus) or (maniola tithonius) sometimes called the Hedge Brown in close up Stock Photo

RMCW3HDT–Gatekeeper butterfly butterflies (Pyronia tithonus) or (maniola tithonius) sometimes called the Hedge Brown in close up

insect on a common chicory flower Cichorium intybus Stock Photo

RF2GJMYDN–insect on a common chicory flower Cichorium intybus

Ringlet butterfly [Aphantopus hyperantus] on nettle leaf. Stock Photo

RF2C89507–Ringlet butterfly [Aphantopus hyperantus] on nettle leaf.

Large tortoiseshell butterfly sitting on a white flower. British insect in a UK garden in summer Stock Photo

RF2FHNDFA–Large tortoiseshell butterfly sitting on a white flower. British insect in a UK garden in summer

Chalkhill blue butterfly (Polyommatus coridon), UK, feeding on wild thyme Stock Photo

RM2CBBBE1–Chalkhill blue butterfly (Polyommatus coridon), UK, feeding on wild thyme

Female Essex Skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) on a purple Lavender (Lavandula) plant during July in summer, Southern England, UK Stock Photo

RF2C5FE1H–Female Essex Skipper butterfly (Thymelicus lineola) on a purple Lavender (Lavandula) plant during July in summer, Southern England, UK

RMWWBN2E–Ivy Bee (Colletes hederae)

Red admiral butterfly sunning itself on a fruit tree with people wandering in the fields behind it. A late summer scene in rural Kent, England. Stock Photo

RM2A0AEXN–Red admiral butterfly sunning itself on a fruit tree with people wandering in the fields behind it. A late summer scene in rural Kent, England.

Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), Dermestidae. Sussex, UK Stock Photo

RMRWXMMX–Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), Dermestidae. Sussex, UK

Green pug (Pasiphila rectangulata) moth. British insect in the family Geometridae, the geometer moths, at rest on wood Stock Photo

RFJ8MDHD–Green pug (Pasiphila rectangulata) moth. British insect in the family Geometridae, the geometer moths, at rest on wood

Large Red Damselfly Pyrrhosoma nymphula Perched On A Leaf Stock Photo

RME3J4AK–Large Red Damselfly Pyrrhosoma nymphula Perched On A Leaf

Female Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus on brick wall Stock Photo

RMD7B9W0–Female Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus on brick wall

RMR1P895–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) adult, live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June.

RM2FJTD3J–Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK,

European Hornet returning to the nest Stock Photo

RMPRFXT2–European Hornet returning to the nest

Glow Worm (Lampyris Noctiluca) pupae Stock Photo

RMK3Y506–Glow Worm (Lampyris Noctiluca) pupae

Cuckoo bee, Cuckoo bees, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Nomad Bee (Nomada leucophthalma) adult, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RM2PGGR29–Cuckoo bee, Cuckoo bees, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Nomad Bee (Nomada leucophthalma) adult, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

A Svensson's copper underwing caterpillar (Amphipyra berbera) on a Corcosmia leaf. This will metamorphise into the Svenson's copper underwing moth. Stock Photo

RMM0W53P–A Svensson's copper underwing caterpillar (Amphipyra berbera) on a Corcosmia leaf. This will metamorphise into the Svenson's copper underwing moth.

Adult Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) settled with wings spread on a dead leaf Stock Photo

RMF20NCM–Adult Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) settled with wings spread on a dead leaf

A female Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) rests on a stem whilst stalking pray. Males are red coloured whilst females turn from yellow to brown. Stock Photo

RF2C8G5N5–A female Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) rests on a stem whilst stalking pray. Males are red coloured whilst females turn from yellow to brown.

Robber Fly, (Machimus cingulatus), on a dew covered leaf Stock Photo

RM2JFME0W–Robber Fly, (Machimus cingulatus), on a dew covered leaf

The larva of a peacock butterfly, Aglais io, photographed in a studio on a white background. They feed on nettles and this one was found on the margin Stock Photo

RMTWPPMP–The larva of a peacock butterfly, Aglais io, photographed in a studio on a white background. They feed on nettles and this one was found on the margin

Hoover fly on brown knapweed Stock Photo

RM2A6BE3J–Hoover fly on brown knapweed

Grey Wagtail holding insect prey in its beak whilst perched on waterborne vegetation Stock Photo

RF2MAHBFG–Grey Wagtail holding insect prey in its beak whilst perched on waterborne vegetation

Male banded demoiselle damselfly, Calopteryx splendens. Stunning British insect portrait. Stock Photo

RF2MTT0XK–Male banded demoiselle damselfly, Calopteryx splendens. Stunning British insect portrait.

Meadow Grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus). Devon, UK Stock Photo

RMWWBN0D–Meadow Grasshopper (Chorthippus parallelus). Devon, UK

Tenthredo marginella, Sawfly larva, Wales, UK Stock Photo

RMKHDTYY–Tenthredo marginella, Sawfly larva, Wales, UK

Male Darwin Wasp Neoxorides nitens (Ichneumon) on Dead Oak. Poemeniinae, Ichneumonidae, Sussex, UK. New species for Britain. Stock Photo

RMM02W88–Male Darwin Wasp Neoxorides nitens (Ichneumon) on Dead Oak. Poemeniinae, Ichneumonidae, Sussex, UK. New species for Britain.

Clouded silver (Lomographa temerata) moth. British insect in the family Geometridae, the geometer moths, at rest on wood Stock Photo

RFJ8MDJ0–Clouded silver (Lomographa temerata) moth. British insect in the family Geometridae, the geometer moths, at rest on wood

Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa Stock Photo

RMCT6N0H–Emerald Damselfly Lestes sponsa

Large yellow underwing moth in flight Stock Photo

RMD7B9Y8–Large yellow underwing moth in flight

RMR1P89M–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) adult, live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June.

RM2FJTD1H–Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK,

Hornet returning to its nest. Stock Photo

RMBGEBRY–Hornet returning to its nest.

Pine Hawk moth larvae (Sphinx pinastri) camouflaged on a pine tree branch Stock Photo

RMHNBWMY–Pine Hawk moth larvae (Sphinx pinastri) camouflaged on a pine tree branch

Cuckoo bee, Cuckoo bees, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Fabricius' Nomad Bee (Nomada fabriciana) adult, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom Stock Photo

RM2PGGR2N–Cuckoo bee, Cuckoo bees, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Fabricius' Nomad Bee (Nomada fabriciana) adult, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Silver-studded Blue Butterfly, rare British insect Stock Photo

RFW48YCN–Silver-studded Blue Butterfly, rare British insect

Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) viewed from above against a plain background Stock Photo

RMF20NEY–Flesh fly (Sarcophaga carnaria) viewed from above against a plain background

A macro image of a single Hoverfly (Syrphidae) sat on a pink flower drinking nectar Stock Photo

RM2A1XGHE–A macro image of a single Hoverfly (Syrphidae) sat on a pink flower drinking nectar

A male Large Red Damselfly, (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), at rest on a leaf Stock Photo

RM2R60W0M–A male Large Red Damselfly, (Pyrrhosoma nymphula), at rest on a leaf

RMTWPPX2–The larva of a peacock butterfly, Aglais io, photographed in a studio on a white background. They feed on nettles and this one was found on the margin

Scorpion Fly, Panorpa communis, Panorpidae, Mecoptera. Common British Insect. Stock Photo

RMCF36PK–Scorpion Fly, Panorpa communis, Panorpidae, Mecoptera. Common British Insect.

A hover fly (Heliophilus sp) basking on a leaf. Taken at Hawthorn Hive near Seaham, UK. Stock Photo

RM2JAP982–A hover fly (Heliophilus sp) basking on a leaf. Taken at Hawthorn Hive near Seaham, UK.

RF2P4YFNF–Male banded demoiselle damselfly, Calopteryx splendens. Stunning British insect portrait.

Common Blue Damselfly on fern Stock Photo

RF2CC5KM5–Common Blue Damselfly on fern

RMJ55NWT–Longhorn Beetle, Wales, UK

Female Ichneumonid Darwin Wasp searching for host in dead wood. Sussex, UK Stock Photo

RMKM0X07–Female Ichneumonid Darwin Wasp searching for host in dead wood. Sussex, UK

Straw dot moth (Rivula sericealis) on wood. British insect in the family Erebidae, previously in Noctuidae Stock Photo

RFJ8MDFW–Straw dot moth (Rivula sericealis) on wood. British insect in the family Erebidae, previously in Noctuidae

Noonday Fly Mesembrina meridiana Stock Photo

RM2B082HR–Noonday Fly Mesembrina meridiana

RMC41EN6–Cricket, Hampshire, UK

RMR1P893–Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis) adult, live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June.

RM2FJTD2F–Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK,

Hornet,vespa crabro,Single adult in flight, entering the nest with wood pulp for nest building , Devon Uk Stock Photo

RMD10BYK–Hornet,vespa crabro,Single adult in flight, entering the nest with wood pulp for nest building , Devon Uk

Female Poplar Hawk moth (Laothoe Populi) resting on a brick wall Stock Photo

RMHN2H0W–Female Poplar Hawk moth (Laothoe Populi) resting on a brick wall

Knot ant, Knot ants, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Ants, Ant Myrmica sulcinodis adult worker carrying prey. Shropshire, England, Great Britain Stock Photo

RM2P1WD4M–Knot ant, Knot ants, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Ants, Ant Myrmica sulcinodis adult worker carrying prey. Shropshire, England, Great Britain

RFW48YC1–Silver-studded Blue Butterfly, rare British insect

Red Admiral butterly, Vanessa Atlanta, with closed wings feeding on ivy flower, Blue sky background, summer UK Stock Photo

RF2A1B6G7–Red Admiral butterly, Vanessa Atlanta, with closed wings feeding on ivy flower, Blue sky background, summer UK

A macro image of a single Hoverfly (Syrphidae) sat on a green leaf Stock Photo

RM2A1XGX0–A macro image of a single Hoverfly (Syrphidae) sat on a green leaf

Close-up of a Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) on he flower head of Cow Parsley. It is sometimes called the Bloodsucker Beetle. Stock Photo

RM2G74RMC–Close-up of a Common Red Soldier Beetle (Rhagonycha fulva) on he flower head of Cow Parsley. It is sometimes called the Bloodsucker Beetle.

RMTWPTPH–The larva of a peacock butterfly, Aglais io, photographed in a studio on a white background. They feed on nettles and this one was found on the margin

Downlooker Snipe Fly, Rhagio scolopaceus, Rhagionidae, Diptera. Female. Common British Insect. Stock Photo

RMCF36RX–Downlooker Snipe Fly, Rhagio scolopaceus, Rhagionidae, Diptera. Female. Common British Insect.

A beetle (possibly Lagria hirta) clinging to a leaf at Nose's Point, Seaham, UK Stock Photo

RM2JAPC8R–A beetle (possibly Lagria hirta) clinging to a leaf at Nose's Point, Seaham, UK

RF2WJKD7W–Male banded demoiselle damselfly, Calopteryx splendens. Stunning British insect portrait.

RF2CC5CE2–Grasshopper on fern leaf

Lagria hirta beetle, Wales, UK. Stock Photo

RMG1BM9E–Lagria hirta beetle, Wales, UK.

Adonis Blue Butterfly on Flower, Wiltshire UK Stock Photo

RMTYGPHN–Adonis Blue Butterfly on Flower, Wiltshire UK

Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) nectaring on hogweed. Female British insect in the family Lycaenidae feeding with underside visible Stock Photo

RFJT6WF1–Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus) nectaring on hogweed. Female British insect in the family Lycaenidae feeding with underside visible

Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans Stock Photo

RM2JFH1E5–Blue-tailed Damselfly Ischnura elegans

Soldier Fly (Oxycera rara), Hampshire, UK Stock Photo

RMC41EK0–Soldier Fly (Oxycera rara), Hampshire, UK

Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis sp.) adult female. Live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June. Stock Photo

RMR1P8C0–Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis sp.) adult female. Live insect photographed on a white background. Powys, Wales. June.

RM2FJTD1R–Insect box for garden wildlife, Pensthorpe, Norfolk, UK,

Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica) Stock Photo

RF2JKCAHT–Hebrew Character (Orthosia gothica)

RMHNBX2A–Pine Hawk moth larvae (Sphinx pinastri) on a pine tree branch

Cuckoo bee, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Fabricius' Nomad Bee (Nomada fabriciana) adult male, feeding on dandelion flower, Powys, Wales Stock Photo

RM2PGGR2A–Cuckoo bee, Apidae, Other animals, Insects, Animals, Fabricius' Nomad Bee (Nomada fabriciana) adult male, feeding on dandelion flower, Powys, Wales

RFW48YCK–Silver-studded Blue Butterfly, rare British insect

RF2R4EF99–Red headed cardinal beetle

Sunfly Hoverfly flying hovering Stock Photo

RMG3HDC8–Sunfly Hoverfly flying hovering

A beautiful Red Admiral butterfly, (Vanessa atalanta), feeding from a purple Buddleia flower Stock Photo

RM2RYBM0H–A beautiful Red Admiral butterfly, (Vanessa atalanta), feeding from a purple Buddleia flower

RMTWPT1B–The larva of a peacock butterfly, Aglais io, photographed in a studio on a white background. They feed on nettles and this one was found on the margin