English wildlife has very few dangers. Adders – our only venomous snake – are scarce, shy and non-deadly to humans. European hornets (Vespa crabro) look and sound intimidating, but are rarely aggressive. Even the plentiful moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) that sometimes swarm beaches and harbours cannot sting.
Yet I am wary of one creature, especially in summer. Usually less than 1cm long, it is typically found in areas of rough grazing, woodland or moorland where there are rabbits and wild deer.
