The Large Red Damselfly is an insect that has a long red abdomen with black markings. It is very common and widespread in England and can often be seen near slow-flowing rivers, can

The Emperor Dragonfly is the largest dragonfly found in England and is also one of the fastest flying insects in the country. It can be seen flying over weedy ponds, lakes, slow-flo

Winter Gnats are called ‘true flies’ because they have two wings and are very common in England. They are often confused with Common Mosquitoes because like mosquitoes they form

The Common Hawker is a delicate looking insect that has a long abdomen and long fine wings. It can be found throughout the country, especially in the north and west. It can be seen

The Common House Fly is an insect that is common and very well-known because it can be seen in houses all through the country. It can also be found on farms flying around animals. T

The Buzzer Midge is called a ‘true fly’ because it has two wings, like the Winter Gnat and the Common Mosquito. It is a non-biting midge that tends to fly in large swarms and wh

Common Mosquitoes are also called ‘house mosquitoes’ because they are often seen in homes or near people. Sometimes these mosquitoes are confused with Winter Gnats because gnats