Great day for insects today Insh Marshes, teaming with Scotch Argus and Black Darters. Also got two rather nice new moth species, Beech Green Carpet and Golden-rod Brindle, both fairly local

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A couple of garden ticks in the moth trap today, Scalloped Oak and Dingy Footman.

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Sadly for me I don't have a feline Tiger to share this but I do have this Scarlet Tigermoth from my book Sensational Butterflies with



I'd best get drawing a cat one I guess...

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Get yours from your local bookshop, your preferred online store e.g or the one beginning with A or even my own website.

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Bit of a tongue twister at last nights garden mv. Brown-line Bright Eye and Bright-line Brown-eye ☺️

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A fabulous night for trapping last night in West Nice to be reunited with some glamorous old friends, 9 large elephants, 3 buff-tips and a poplar

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We would love to hear about any research using butterfly and moth data. Find out more about British moths and download a free ID guide

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a small display of Scottish moth diversity from my trapping on the solstice.

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Today’s postcard from Sunnyhill Farm is a Peach Blossom moth. This little beauty is instantly recognisable by its markings that resemble the petals of Peach blossoms.

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Sixteen Kentish Glory (two female) across four traps in Deeside this morning. Unbelievable.

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It's spring, the sun is shining & there are beautiful butterflies (& moths) everywhere if you know where to look for them.

If you're interested in learning more about these incredible little creatures, my book with

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We will be supporting the initiative from and helping to spread the word about the importance, beauty and lives of these amazing creatures.

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Delighted to see our campaign up and running! Moths are equally as exquisite as butterflies, play a key part in the food chain and research is also highlighting their importance in pollination. Look forward to a year of mothy goodness from 🦋

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