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Gardens and quads Insects Moths Species Woodland

Pale Tussock

The eye-catching caterpillars of this moth can often be seen in early autumn, wandering near trees, looking for somewhere to pupate.

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'Wild' Areas Gardens and quads Insects Lakes and Ponds Moths Species

Elephant Hawk-Moth

This stunning moth resembles the colours of its caterpillars’ favourite foodplants, willow herbs, and can sometimes be seen resting among the foliage of these plants during the day in early summer.

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Gardens and quads Insects Moths Species Woodland

Buff-Tip

This remarkably distinctive moth resembles a twig from a Silver Birch, one of the caterpillar’s foodplants, and can occasionally been seen resting on twigs by day.