The Emperor Moth is one of Europe’s largest pearl-spotted butterflies. It lives in the forest and is often found in small clearings, where it loves to feed on nectar from thistle and blackberry flowers. Its flight season extends from mid-June to late August. The females lay their eggs near various species of violets, where the caterpillars later crawl to and feed on them.

The great spotted woodpecker is a black, white, and red woodpecker that finds insects in tree bark and dead wood. It carves out nest holes in trees, which can later be used by other birds and animals. It can therefore be called an “ecosystem engineer.” Old trees and dead wood are therefore important to the woodpecker.

The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey about the size of a pigeon. It is a very common breeding bird in Denmark and has spread into urban areas in recent years. It can be recognized by its short wings and long tail. On its underparts, it has many stripes across its light-colored plumage. The male is smaller than the female. It feeds primarily on small birds, but it can also take larger birds.

Although moles are rarely seen on the ground, their molehills clearly show where they live. Moles eat mainly earthworms, but their diet also includes insects, snails, and other small animals. Moles often stockpile earthworms in their tunnels.

The small scissor bee is a solitary bee closely associated with bellflowers. The female collects pollen from these flowers for her larvae and builds nests in small cavities. Bellflowers and suitable nesting sites can help this species thrive in urban gardens.

The hedgehog is a nocturnal mammal that feeds on beetles, larvae, and earthworms, among other things. It seeks shelter in dense vegetation and builds nests under bushes, leaves, and branches. Gardens with hiding places and safe connections between green spaces help hedgehogs.

The smooth newt is the most common amphibian species in Denmark. It is widely distributed but is absent from the islands of southwestern Jutland. It is particularly recognizable by its dark spots, which are scattered across its sides and belly. The upper side is a darker brown than the underside. During the breeding season, the male has a dorsal crest with rounded spines, and both sexes have an orange or reddish stripe running lengthwise along the belly.

The common swift spends almost its entire life in the air, where it catches flying insects. It breeds in cavities in buildings and is therefore dependent on safe nesting sites. Nesting boxes, built-in nesting cavities, and a rich insect population can help this species in urban areas.

Honey fungus (Armillaria) is a genus of gilled mushrooms that live as parasites on living trees or as decomposers on dead tree stumps and roots in the forest.

The pipistrelle is one of Denmark’s smallest bat species. It is found in large numbers throughout most of Denmark and is a protected species. Its fur is predominantly reddish-brown or dark brown on the upper side, while it is slightly lighter or grayish on the underside. The ears and ear flaps are short and rounded. The pipistrelle primarily hunts mosquitoes, flies, and butterflies. Hunting begins after sunset, when the bats often hunt together in small groups.