Blog: Moths

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Face to face with a royal walnut moth caterpillar from North America

The Lives of Moths - Book Review

The Lives of Moths – A Natural History of our Planet’s Moth Life
Andrei Sourakov and Rachel Warren Chadd (Princeton University Press)

A beautiful China-mark moth resting on two leaves

Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds

Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.

A red admiral butterfly resting on flowers in a garden

Gardening for butterflies and moths

Any garden, no matter how big or small, can attract butterflies and moths. With gardens acting as important stepping stones between habitats, why not turn yours into a secret garden for insects?…

A brimstone moth resting on blue hydrangea flowers

Common garden moths through the seasons

Spring and summer aren’t the only seasons for moth-spotting – you can find moths in your garden all year-round! But which species prefer balmy summer nights and which like flying when it’s frosty…

Someone taking a picture of a ruby tiger moth that has been attracted to a light trap

Moth trapping for beginners

You don't need a professional setup to discover which moths live in your garden. Complete beginners can delve into the wonderful world of moths too.

Burnet Moth on Thistle

Spot the moths at Brockholes

Brockholes is buzzing with life already this summer and it has been such a thrill to watch the reserve as it has transitioned beautifully from season to season.

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