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Large emerald
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Chimney sweeper
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
My passion
Chris is the Southern Reserves Manager at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and leads a team of staff, wardens and volunteers in caring for our nature reserves in the South of Nottinghamshire. This…
Brown-tail
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Herald
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
Common ragwort
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
Argent & sable
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.