UK invertebrate of the year
Which is the UK's finest invertebrate? For two weeks, Guardian writers and readers made the case for many diverse types of spineless creature before the candidates were put to a public vote and a winner was crowned
Earthworm crowned UK invertebrate of the year by Guardian readers
Lumbricus terrestris claims landslide victory with 38% of vote, while Asian or yellow-legged hornet comes in last with 0.8%
‘A glittering new world of intrigue’: the rich stories Britain’s insects have to tell
UK invertebrate of the year: vote for your favourite
Earthworm – the soil-maker, without whom we’d struggle to feed ourselves
Their diggings aerate soil, recycle organic matter, boost microbial activity and support plant growth
Chris Packham on the Asian hornet: there are bigger enemies than these bovver buzzers
The shrill carder: once-common bumblebee heading for extinction
‘So weird and beautiful’: readers’ nominations for invertebrate of the year
The minotaur beetle – a down-to-earth devourer of dung
‘Small but mighty’: how invertebrates play central role in shaping our world
Ash-black slug – this magnificent gastropod is the epitome of grace
‘Vital for looking after the soil’: fears as UK earthworm population declines
Distinguished jumping spider – an arachnid that’s not just a pretty face
In defence of wasps: a misunderstood insect with human-like qualities
St Piran’s hermit crab – an opportunist with stunning eyes
The barrel jellyfish – gentle giant of the oceans
The mesmerising Rhizostomae with sensuous curves is Britain’s largest jelly, as big as a bin lid – only prettier
The voracious Asian hornet – the invertebrate symbol of our dark times
In praise of bees: the Cupid of the flowering world
‘The finger-touch sent shivers down my spine’: my encounter with a common octopus
A very British butterfly: spectacular swallowtail is built for capricious summers
In defence of slugs and moths: the pesky invertebrates Britain loves to hate
Largely considered unwelcome guests in our homes and gardens, their bad reputations are – mostly – undeserved
About 24 results for UK invertebrate of the year 
