Wildlife in Spain is incredibly diverse, from Iberian lynx and brown bears to flamingos and eagles. Spain’s varied landscapes, including mountains, wetlands, and forests, provide habitats for many unique species. Observing wildlife offers a chance to connect with nature and learn about conservation efforts.
English common name: Small Pincertail Scientific name: Onychogomphus forcipatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Family: Gomphidae Total length: 46 to 50mm Hind Wing length: 25 to 31mm Flight period in Iberia: May to mid September Distribution: Europe (except Britain), North Africa & the Near East. Widely distributed throughout the Iberian Peninsula, though apparently absent from the coastal fringes … Read more
English: Oak Spider Sientífic: Aculepeira ceropegia Spanish: Araña hoja de roble French: Épeire des bois German: Eichblatt-Radspinne Portuguese: Tecedeira-acuminada-cerosa Description The females of Oak spider – Aculepeira ceropegia- Araña hoja de roble are large and conspicuous with an unmistakable design on the abdomen in the form of an oak leaf, from which comes the common … Read more
This a species of praying mantis which is endemic to the Iberian peninsular first described by José María Hugo de la Fuente Morales in 1894. In the past, there were few areas known where it existed in Spain so it was considered rare and previously catalogued on the red list of the IUCN endangered species … Read more
English: Egyptian mongoose or Ichneumon Scientific: Herpestes ichneumon Spanish: Meloncillo French: Mangouste ichneumon German: Ichneumon Portugese: Sacarrabos, Saca-rabos, Icnêumone, Rato-de-faraó, Rato-do-egipto, Manguço, Escalavardo The Egyptian mongoose – Herpestes ichneumon – Meloncillo is also known as the ichneumon and although it is thought to be introduced to the Iberian Peninsula its been here long enough, I … Read more