Brown-tail
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.
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.
We’ve recently received the sad news of the passing of Bob Bulgin BEM. The funeral to be held in his home town in Cornwall on the 6th September 2024.
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.
Join us for a winter wildlife adventure with events and activities for the whole family including a quiz night, wildlife watch, and winter bird walk.
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.