Peppered moth
The peppered moth is renowned for its markings that have evolved to camouflage it against lichen in the countryside and soot in the city. It can be seen in gardens, woods and parks, and along…
The peppered moth is renowned for its markings that have evolved to camouflage it against lichen in the countryside and soot in the city. It can be seen in gardens, woods and parks, and along…
Become a wildlife explorer for the morning and discover amazing species at Blashford Lakes.
Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
An event for 8 to 16 year olds to learn new skills and explore the outdoors!
Would you like to learn a bit more about the night flying moths we find here at Hauxley?
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.
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
The brimstone moth is a yellow, night-flying moth with distinctive brown-and-white spots on its angular forewings. It frequently visits gardens, but also likes woods, scrub and grasslands.