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.
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.
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
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.
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.