This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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