All illustrations by Felicity Rose Cole
1. Large heath butterfly Coenonympha tullia (above)
Local in Scotland, northern England and Wales, and Ireland. Flies June to August; feeds on cross-leaved heath.
![bogbean_felicityrosecole_623-2ff7032](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/bogbean_felicityrosecole_623-2ff7032.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
2. Bogbean Menyanthes trifoliata
Mainly in shallow open water. Shiny, three-lobed leaves like those of broad beans; white flowers May to July.
![commonlousewort_felicityrosecole_623-a3b309b](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/commonlousewort_felicityrosecole_623-a3b309b.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
3. Common lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
In drier or well-trodden areas. Pink flowers April to September; feathery leaves and inflated seed capsules.
![roundleavedsundew_felicityrosecole_623-2042e0c](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/roundleavedsundew_felicityrosecole_623-2042e0c.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
4. Round-leaved sundew Drosera rotundifolia
Around boggy pools and in areas of wet sphagnum. Covered in red hairs with sticky globules to catch insects.
![bogasphodel_felicityrosecole_623-91a0041](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/bogasphodel_felicityrosecole_623-91a0041.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
5. Bog asphodel Narthecium ossifragum
Damp flushes. Golden, star-shaped flowers from late June to September; leaves resemble those of tiny irises.
![heathspottedorchid_felicityrosecole_623-e6e3569](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/heathspottedorchid_felicityrosecole_623-e6e3569.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
6. Heath spotted orchid Dactylorhiza maculata
Flowers vary from white to deep pink, with a broad lip; appear June to August. Dark-blotched leaves.
![commoncottongrass_felicityrosecole_623-4c6b68a](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/commoncottongrass_felicityrosecole_623-4c6b68a.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
7. Common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium
Forms carpets, especially in wetter parts of bogs. A sedge with plumes of white ‘cotton’ to spread its seeds.
![largemarshgrasshopper_felicityrosecole_623-22f93d3](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/largemarshgrasshopper_felicityrosecole_623-22f93d3.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
8. Large marsh grasshopper Stethophyma grossum
Southern bogs. Largest grasshopper in UK. Adults sing from late June; the sound is like bubbles popping.
![bogbushcricket_felicityrosecole_623-271e4d1](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/bogbushcricket_felicityrosecole_623-271e4d1.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
9. Bog bush-cricket Metrioptera brachyptera
Drier bogs. Bright green patches above and below; long ovipositor in female. Song is a short chirp.
![smallreddamselfly_felicityrosecole_623-cee9486](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/smallreddamselfly_felicityrosecole_623-cee9486.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
10. Small red damselfly Ceriagrion tenellum
Local in south, flying low over bogs and streams. Male: unmarked red abdomen; female: black markings.
![raftspider_felicityrosecole_623-a12221d](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/raftspider_felicityrosecole_623-a12221d.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
11. Raft spider Dolomedes fimbriatus
Pools and ditches. Able to swim and float. Very large (the female’s legs span up to 8cm) with cream stripes.
![heathgoldsmithgroundbeetle_felicityrosecole_623-6141f4d](https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/62/2018/09/heathgoldsmithgroundbeetle_felicityrosecole_623-6141f4d.jpg?webp=1&w=1200)
12. Heath goldsmith beetle Carabus nitens
Local in northern England; rarer on southern heaths. Brilliant, jewel-like coloration with ridged wing-cases.