Can be found on tree such as hazel alder and oak, they feed on the tree's sap as well as predate on other insect's.

Weevils come in all shapes and sizes, but I think this is the most uniquely camouflaged in the UK.​

The Uk's largest hoverfly! It mimics a hornets appearance and also sounds very similar, however like all hoverflies it's completely harmless. 

Seen here preparing to fly, a very rare sight as they are mainly ground hunters.

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Median wasps are the second largest wasp species in the UK, picture here is a worker rasping wood fibres.

A nursery of "Parent Bug's", bottom left is an old exoskeleton.

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Often disguised as wasps and bees, hoverflies are completely harmless and help pollinate!

One of the UK's largest native flying insects, although appearing very menacing they can be quite docile when unprevoked. 

A huge longhorn beetle found between July & August, brilliantly coloured and reflective.

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Incredible iridescent display from this Mint Beetle, note its partial loss of the rear leg.

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Robber fly eating its prey, the colour can been seen draining from the wasp.

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A Spider Hunter with it's prey, legs removed and ready to be taken to the burrow. ​

Female Southern Migrant Hawker laying eggs while hanging onto a dead reed stem.​

Cardinal Beetle taking flight from a nettle leaf.

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A large dark but colourful beetle found commonly in the UK woodland.​

The Bee Wolf is a solitary wasp found in sandy spots of the UK

A Willow Swordtail (Sawfly) laying eggs into the bark on a tree.