Identification keys

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

British bumblebee identification guide

This easy-to-use key will help you identify British bumblebees by looking at their colour patterns.
Tree identification key

This interactive key will help you identify common trees found in the UK.
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.
Earth-lab datasite

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