The wall brown or 'wall' gets its name from the fact it rests on any bare surface or wall! It can be found in open, sunny places like sand dunes, old quarries, grasslands and railway…

The papery, translucent, silver 'coins' of Honesty are instantly recognisable. They are actually the leftover seed pods that dangle from the plant through winter.

The brown rat has a bad reputation, but it mostly lives side-by-side with us without any problems. It can be seen in any habitat.

This dazzling moss grows in dark places, catching any faint light to glow a golden-green.

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

One of the longest seaweeds native to the UK, thongweed helps create a beautiful underwater forest to rival that of any on the land!

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!

The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!