(Trametes versicolour) Turkey tail (or Turkeytail) used to be known by the common name Many-zoned Polypore in the UK but this has been...

Oak galls are abnormal growths consisting of modified plant tissue. They're caused by the developing larvae of various species of gall...

(Philaenus, Neophilaenus, Aphrophora spp.) The cuckoo-spit that we see on plants in spring is caused by a Spittlebug, which is the nymph...

(Viola riviniana) Common Dog-violet is the most common violet in the UK. It's an ancient woodland indicator and can be found in hedgerows...

(Pyrhula pyrrhula) Bullfinches are striking birds with their bright sunset coloured chests and cheeks. At least the males are: the...

(Ichneumon sarcitorius) This is a female Ichneumon sarcitorius, one of around 2,500 species of ichneumon wasp found in the UK. They're...

(Endomychus coccineus) As the common name suggests, the False Ladybird is not a ladybird but does look superficially similar, at least in