Ant Lion
Euroleon nostras
Beewolf
Philanthus triangulum
Anna LeLong
Bumblebee Mimic Hoverfly
Volucella bombylans
Burying Beetle spp.
Nicrophorus spp.
Cockchafer
Melolontha melolontha
Ectophasia crassipennis
This species has no common name.
Emperor Dragonfly
Anax imperator
Lindsay Pyne
Great Green Bush Cricket
Tettigonia viridissima
Green Tiger Beetle
Cicindela campestris
Harlequin Ladybird
Harmonia axyridis
Hornet Mimic Hoverfly
Volucella zonaria
Ichneumon spp.
Ichneumonidae spp.
Ivy Bee
Colletes hederae
Migrant Hawker
Aeshna mixta
Sandy Robertson
Narcissus Bulb Fly
Meredon equestris
Oil Beetle spp.
Meloe spp.
Ruby-tailed Wasp spp.
Chrysis spp.
Striped Shield Bug
Graphosoma lineatum - has been recorded on Alderney, but not in the UK
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Oedemera nobilis
Brian Eversham
Wasp Spider
Argiope bruennichi
Insects often go unnoticed and are overlooked in favour of more obvious groups of flora and fauna. But insects are incredibly diverse and amazingly well adapted to their environments. So check out the links in the carousel above, or down the left hand side, and learn more about just a few species from this interesting group of animals.
You can also navigate to our insects gallery to view more high quality photographs of Alderney's Insects.