Discover strange creatures near Loch Ness

A group of scientists have discovered a number of unrecognized creatures near the Loch Ness area in northern Scotland but none of them are similar to the previously speculated Nessie monster.

A strange new creature found in Loch Ness. (Photo: Sky News)

A kind of long bee larvae has many legs like caterpillars; a species of aphids; two species of parasites on aphids; Three species of fungi and one tick were discovered by the survey team this time.

New findings are added to the list of more than 2,800 species of organisms that have been recorded in the local biodiversity area called Dundreggen Estate . Among them are 20 mammals, 269 species of trees, 341 lichens, 92 bird species, 354 beetles, 207 butterfly types and 125 bees.

Spider in Loch Ness. (Photo: Sky News)

This study involves forest restoration efforts of the Trees for Life conservation group - a volunteer organization in Scotland. In the list above, 67 species are classified as priorities that need to be preserved.