This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.

Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.