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Cae Pwll y Bo

This small damp meadow is known for its spectacular display of globeflowers. The reserve is all that remains of a much larger field that was originally part of Pwll y Bo farm (Hobgoblin pool in…

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Oak eggar

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.

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Skokholm Island

Lying in the Celtic Sea two miles off the southwest Pembrokeshire coast, Skokholm has its own charm and sense of remoteness with tall, sandstone cliffs and a wild landscape. The island is approximately half a mile across at its widest point and a mile in length which makes it perfect for exploring. There are never more than 26 people on the island, that’s 10 acres of space for every visitor!
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Knot grass

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

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Brown-tail

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

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Herald

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

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Scarlet tiger

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

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Chimney sweeper

This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

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Mullein

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

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Common ragwort

The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.