Identification keys

Identify flora, fauna, rocks, minerals and fossils in your local area with these step-by-step indentification guides.

British bumblebee identification guide

This British bumblebee identification guide is an easy-to-use key designed to help you identify bumblebees by looking at the insects' colour patterns.
Identify British earthworms

Familiarise yourself with the common British earthworm species - their characteristics, what they eat and where they live.
Lichens

Explore the amazing diversity of lichens and find out why they are the canaries of the fungal world.
Woodlouse identification key

This simple key will help you to identify the woodlice that you are most likely to find.
Identify your bluebells

Find out how to identify whether your bluebells are native bluebells, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, or non-native species, by looking at the colour of the pollen and the shapes of the flower.
Earth-lab datasite

Find out about fossils, minerals and rocks discovered in your local area with the Earth Lab database.
The postcode plants database

Find out why it makes sense for gardeners to plant native plants and which species are right for your garden.