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Chwilio
Jersey tiger
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
Burnet companion
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
Pale tussock
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
Mother Shipton
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.
Orange underwing
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
Large emerald
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Brown-tail
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Herald
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.