Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
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Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
Brave new world or Emperor’s New Clothes?
Ellie Brodie, The Wildlife Trusts' Head of Land Management, takes a look at Defra’s Sustainable Farm Incentive pilot and the direction of agriculture policy.
Blashford Lakes - Wildlife Explorers
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Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.
Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies
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Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
Wildlife Explorers Club
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An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
Wildlife Explorers Club
This link will open on the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website.
An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
Wildlife Explorers Club
This link will open on the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust website.
An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
Magnificent moths
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Would you like to learn a bit more about the night flying moths we find here at Hauxley?
For the Love of Moths
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Steve Thorpe, who is an expert on moths, will talk to us about the variety that visit his garden and further afield, how he photographs and records them.