Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.
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This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
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With brown-and-orange markings, the Drone-fly looks like a male Honeybee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar in gardens and urban…