The hummingbird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums…

The broad-bordered bee hawk-moth does, indeed, look like a bee! A scarce moth, mainly of Central and Southern England, it feeds on the wing and can be seen during spring and summer.

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

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