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I think they are 6-spot Burnet Moths ( Zygaena filipendulae).

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This moth settled on the sleeve of one of our local moth experts, who identified... (more)

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For context, see NS3876 : Junction of track and cycle path. The moth was on tansy plants growing at that... (more)

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The caterpillar crossed the track as we were passing.

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A bright and eyecatching insect, said by my book to be mainly nocturnal, but... (more)

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Three caterpillars wreaking havoc on a Ragwort plant beside the path on Headon Warren.

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A fairly common sight in flower-filled coastal grassland. It has six red spots... (more)

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Apparently this species favours gardens and hedgerows, and feeds on soft fruit.... (more)

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My thanks to Richard Sutcliffe for identifying this moth.

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We were surprised to see this caterpillar making its way briskly across the road... (more)

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Not until I got the image on screen died I realise that this moth is probably... (more)

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This fascinating moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is visiting Ventnor Botanical... (more)

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Elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) is one of our most common in the UK.

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A six-spot burnet moth... (more)

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Six-spot Burnet Moths next to the Wales Coast Path at Conwy Morfa.

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Found on the wall of a neighbour's house, this moth [Lithophane leautieri,... (more)

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My thanks to Hugh Venables for confirming that this is probably one of four... (more)

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This notice, erected by the Woodland Trust, is at the southern entrance to... (more)

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The Bloodvein moth, Identified by one of our moderators for me. I am... (more)

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Thanks to Penny Mayes for help with identifying this moth. The whitish ground... (more)

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These moths behave just like miniature hummingbirds, hence the name. Their wings... (more)

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A large (5 cm. wingspan) and colourful moth local to mainly coastal areas in the... (more)

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This moth was sunning itself on the window of a car in the National Trust car... (more)

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A hot, humid day at Loton Park and the grassland was alive with butterflies,... (more)

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A noctuid moth, Noctua pronuba. Originally on my front door, it had moved to the... (more)

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This was a large and conspicuous caterpillar, easily seen on the path. Pound... (more)

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