Insects: Five fantastic beasts roaming in our gardens

Many weird and wonderful insects live in our rooms outside. RHS entomologist Josie Stuart tells us how to recognise them

The lobster moth is so-called because its caterpillar resembles the crustacean. Picture: Alamy/PA

We should all be welcoming insects into our garden, pollinating our plants, keeping the food chain going and boosting biodiversity.

Fewer than 1% of insects we find in our outdoor rooms are considered problematic by gardeners, although some might make you do a second take.