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.

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

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

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.