Elephant hawk-moth
The elephant hawk-moth is a pretty, gold-and-pink moth that can be seen at dusk in gardens, parks, woods and grassy habitats. The caterpillars look like elephant's trunks and have eyespots to…
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The Elephant In The Room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Protected Species
All wildlife is important, but some rare and threatened species and habitats have extra protection in law or policy.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Ducks
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about a species to look out for this October.
Invasive Species Week launches a new campaign and YouTube series
Invasive Species Week 2022 saw the launch of a new campaign and a YouTube series, aiming to ncrease awareness of invasive species and their impacts across Wales.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Orb Weavers
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about a species to look out for this September.
Lime hawk-moth
The lime hawk-moth is a large, night-flying moth that can be seen from May to July in gardens, parks and woods. It is buff-coloured, with green patches on its scalloped-edged wings.
December moth
This fluffy moth is one of the few species that fly in winter.
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Starlings
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about some vocal visitors to look our for this December.
Privet hawk-moth
With a torpedo-shaped body and long, narrow wings, the privet hawk-moth is a striking garden visitor. But the caterpillars really stand out: lime-green, with purple streaks and a black hook at the…
Hummingbird hawk-moth
The hummingbird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums…
Sarah's Species Spotlight: Bracket Fungi
Our Wilder Engagement Officer, tells us about some fabulous fungi to look out for this November.