There has been a number of Portuguese Man o' War's spotted in Cornwall recently.

It is very common for these alien like creatures to wash up onto beaches at this time of year. Despite how they look, these animals are not jellyfish - they are colonial hydrozoans.

To find out more check out a post made by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust below:

Have you spotted one of these multi coloured beings recently? Let us know!

Check out our interactive map to see where they have been seen in your area.