Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
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.
As I left Brecon in fog at 5.30am I wondered what kind of morning we would have. I was soon cheered by the site of bright orange glow from behind the hills as I headed towards the meeting point…
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
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.
This snowy white moth is easily mistaken for the similar brown-tail, until it lifts its abdomen to reveal a burst of golden-yellow.
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.