Mediterranean Stick Insect – Bacillus rossius – Insecto palo, there are 17 species of stick insects (Phasmatodea) in Europe belonging to the genera Bacillus, Clonopsis, Leptynia and Pijnackeria. There are also a few other species that live in Europe that have been introduced. (For example, some species of Acanthoxyla are native to New Zealand but … Read more
Sporting the colours yellow and black of a normal wasp, this flying insect looks strangely disconnected in flight. The overall length is from 19 to 25mm with part of that made up of a yellow “thread” or pedicel. The body is mainly black with yellow bands on the long legs which hang down in flight. … Read more
English: Common Yellow Scorpion Spanish: Escorpión común o amarillo Scientific: Buthus occitanus French: Scorpion Jaune Languedocien German: Feldskorpion Italian: Euscorpius Portuguese: Escorpião Description Adult Spanish yellow scorpion – Buthus occitanus – Escorpión común o amarillo can measure 8 cm long (12 to 15cm with the tail extended). They have eight legs and two pincers (pedipalps). … Read more
This is a very large solitary wasp, the female reaching up to 4.5cm whereas the male is a little smaller. This species appears in warm weather during late May, June, July and August. They hold no danger to humans despite their size and black / yellow warning colours. (Above image Megascolia bidens) They feed eagerly … Read more