garden mothssome common speciesYour garden is home to many beautiful moths whichhave important roles in the garden ecosystem.

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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, whichalso has links to further sources. The booksbelow are good identification guides:

Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)

Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org

Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:

www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP

Phone 01929 406009nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org

Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton,Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Chris Harlow, Ian Kimber,Mike Lawrence, Mark Parsons and Paul Pugh.

Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.

Poplar Hawk-mothMay-Sep

Scalloped OakJul-Aug

Light-brown Apple MothMay-Oct

Oak Hook-tipMay-Sep

Bright-line Brown-eyeMay-Sep

MagpieJun-Aug

Angle ShadesMay-Oct

Burnished BrassJun-Sep

Peach BlossomMay-Sep

Canary-shouldered ThornJul-Oct

Pink-barred SallowAug-Oct

Grey DaggerMay-Oct

Buff ArchesJun-Aug

Lime Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Ruby TigerApr-Sep

Clouded SilverMay-Jul

Buff-tipMay-Jul

White ErmineMay-Oct

Swallow ProminentApr-Aug

Large Yellow UnderwingJun-Nov

Mother of PearlJun-Sep

Buff ErmineMay-Jul

SharkJun-Aug

Privet Hawk-mothJun-Jul

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Moths and gardensGardens are important for moths. Whilemost butterflies, birds and other wildlifejust visit to look for food, our gardensprovide a year-round home for many moths,throughout their life-cycles. Moths are alsoimportant for gardens. They are a vital partof the garden ecosystem, pollinating flowersand providing food for other garden wildlifelike birds, bats, toads and hedgehogs. Forexample, each brood of Blue Tit chicks willeat about 15,000 moth caterpillars!

Many of the UK’s 2,500 species of mothscan be found in gardens. In general,gardens with a greater mix of plants andmore diverse structure (i.e. shrubs and treesas well as grass and flowers) will supporta wider variety of moths. This is becausesome moth caterpillars only feed on treeleaves, some only on grasses, and otherson herbaceous plants. Native trees like oakand willow are especially good for moths,even if they’re pruned to limit size.

You can also increase moth numbersthrough simple sensitive gardeningpractices such as reducing chemical use;having plants rather than concrete, deckingor gravel; leaving an area for long grass andwild plants; and not tidying up all dead plantmatter at the end of the year (caterpillarsand pupae spend the winter here). Even asmall garden can easily support over ahundred species, and you may find manymore if yours adjoins other suitable gardensor has trees nearby. This leaflet shows onlya selection of the moths that could be inyour garden, but the back page givessources of information about more species.

Many moths, including garden species,are in serious decline. For example, GardenTiger numbers have decreased by 89%since the late 1960s. Butterfly Conservationhas established the Moths Count projectand its National Moth Recording Schemeto raise awareness and improve knowledgeand conservation of UK moths. You cancontribute to this work by passing on yoursightings (records) of garden moths.Records from gardens are very importantto help build a picture of which moths arefaring well and which are in decline.

For more information about moths, mothrecording and the Moths Count project(including free training and activities to takepart in) visit www.mothscount.org

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Species illustrated are relatively commonand most are widespread in Britain andIreland. They are not to scale. Flightperiods are given for guidance but mayvary to the north and south.

Early GreyMar-May

Flame ShoulderApr-Sep

Chinese CharacterApr-Sep

SpectacleMay-Sep

Heart & DartMay-Sep

DrinkerJul-Aug

Eyed Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Merveille du JourSep-Oct

Foxglove PugMay-Aug

Willow BeautyJun-Oct

Light EmeraldMay-Sep

Garden TigerJul-Aug

Frosted OrangeAug-Oct

FlameApr-Sep

Mint MothMay-Aug

Swallow-tailed MothJun-Aug

Common FootmanJul-Aug

Common SwiftMay-Jul

Common RusticJul-Aug

Dot MothJun-Aug

Setaceous Hebrew CharacterMay-Oct

Green Silver-linesMay-Jul

HeraldMar-Nov

Dark ArchesJun-Nov

Red UnderwingAug-Oct

Green CarpetMay-Sep

LackeyJul-Aug

Garden CarpetApr-Sep

Pale TussockMay-Jun

Brimstone MothApr-Oct

SnoutJun-Oct

Riband WaveJun-Oct

Yellow ShellJun-Aug

Peppered MothMay-Aug

Moths and gardensGardens are important for moths. Whilemost butterflies, birds and other wildlifejust visit to look for food, our gardensprovide a year-round home for many moths,throughout their life-cycles. Moths are alsoimportant for gardens. They are a vital partof the garden ecosystem, pollinating flowersand providing food for other garden wildlifelike birds, bats, toads and hedgehogs. Forexample, each brood of Blue Tit chicks willeat about 15,000 moth caterpillars!

Many of the UK’s 2,500 species of mothscan be found in gardens. In general,gardens with a greater mix of plants andmore diverse structure (i.e. shrubs and treesas well as grass and flowers) will supporta wider variety of moths. This is becausesome moth caterpillars only feed on treeleaves, some only on grasses, and otherson herbaceous plants. Native trees like oakand willow are especially good for moths,even if they’re pruned to limit size.

You can also increase moth numbersthrough simple sensitive gardeningpractices such as reducing chemical use;having plants rather than concrete, deckingor gravel; leaving an area for long grass andwild plants; and not tidying up all dead plantmatter at the end of the year (caterpillarsand pupae spend the winter here). Even asmall garden can easily support over ahundred species, and you may find manymore if yours adjoins other suitable gardensor has trees nearby. This leaflet shows onlya selection of the moths that could be inyour garden, but the back page givessources of information about more species.

Many moths, including garden species,are in serious decline. For example, GardenTiger numbers have decreased by 89%since the late 1960s. Butterfly Conservationhas established the Moths Count projectand its National Moth Recording Schemeto raise awareness and improve knowledgeand conservation of UK moths. You cancontribute to this work by passing on yoursightings (records) of garden moths.Records from gardens are very importantto help build a picture of which moths arefaring well and which are in decline.

For more information about moths, mothrecording and the Moths Count project(including free training and activities to takepart in) visit www.mothscount.org

Blood-veinMay-Nov

Species illustrated are relatively commonand most are widespread in Britain andIreland. They are not to scale. Flightperiods are given for guidance but mayvary to the north and south.

Early GreyMar-May

Flame ShoulderApr-Sep

Chinese CharacterApr-Sep

SpectacleMay-Sep

Heart & DartMay-Sep

DrinkerJul-Aug

Eyed Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Merveille du JourSep-Oct

Foxglove PugMay-Aug

Willow BeautyJun-Oct

Light EmeraldMay-Sep

Garden TigerJul-Aug

Frosted OrangeAug-Oct

FlameApr-Sep

Mint MothMay-Aug

Swallow-tailed MothJun-Aug

Common FootmanJul-Aug

Common SwiftMay-Jul

Common RusticJul-Aug

Dot MothJun-Aug

Setaceous Hebrew CharacterMay-Oct

Green Silver-linesMay-Jul

HeraldMar-Nov

Dark ArchesJun-Nov

Red UnderwingAug-Oct

Green CarpetMay-Sep

LackeyJul-Aug

Garden CarpetApr-Sep

Pale TussockMay-Jun

Brimstone MothApr-Oct

SnoutJun-Oct

Riband WaveJun-Oct

Yellow ShellJun-Aug

Peppered MothMay-Aug

Moths and gardensGardens are important for moths. Whilemost butterflies, birds and other wildlifejust visit to look for food, our gardensprovide a year-round home for many moths,throughout their life-cycles. Moths are alsoimportant for gardens. They are a vital partof the garden ecosystem, pollinating flowersand providing food for other garden wildlifelike birds, bats, toads and hedgehogs. Forexample, each brood of Blue Tit chicks willeat about 15,000 moth caterpillars!

Many of the UK’s 2,500 species of mothscan be found in gardens. In general,gardens with a greater mix of plants andmore diverse structure (i.e. shrubs and treesas well as grass and flowers) will supporta wider variety of moths. This is becausesome moth caterpillars only feed on treeleaves, some only on grasses, and otherson herbaceous plants. Native trees like oakand willow are especially good for moths,even if they’re pruned to limit size.

You can also increase moth numbersthrough simple sensitive gardeningpractices such as reducing chemical use;having plants rather than concrete, deckingor gravel; leaving an area for long grass andwild plants; and not tidying up all dead plantmatter at the end of the year (caterpillarsand pupae spend the winter here). Even asmall garden can easily support over ahundred species, and you may find manymore if yours adjoins other suitable gardensor has trees nearby. This leaflet shows onlya selection of the moths that could be inyour garden, but the back page givessources of information about more species.

Many moths, including garden species,are in serious decline. For example, GardenTiger numbers have decreased by 89%since the late 1960s. Butterfly Conservationhas established the Moths Count projectand its National Moth Recording Schemeto raise awareness and improve knowledgeand conservation of UK moths. You cancontribute to this work by passing on yoursightings (records) of garden moths.Records from gardens are very importantto help build a picture of which moths arefaring well and which are in decline.

For more information about moths, mothrecording and the Moths Count project(including free training and activities to takepart in) visit www.mothscount.org

Blood-veinMay-Nov

Species illustrated are relatively commonand most are widespread in Britain andIreland. They are not to scale. Flightperiods are given for guidance but mayvary to the north and south.

Early GreyMar-May

Flame ShoulderApr-Sep

Chinese CharacterApr-Sep

SpectacleMay-Sep

Heart & DartMay-Sep

DrinkerJul-Aug

Eyed Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Merveille du JourSep-Oct

Foxglove PugMay-Aug

Willow BeautyJun-Oct

Light EmeraldMay-Sep

Garden TigerJul-Aug

Frosted OrangeAug-Oct

FlameApr-Sep

Mint MothMay-Aug

Swallow-tailed MothJun-Aug

Common FootmanJul-Aug

Common SwiftMay-Jul

Common RusticJul-Aug

Dot MothJun-Aug

Setaceous Hebrew CharacterMay-Oct

Green Silver-linesMay-Jul

HeraldMar-Nov

Dark ArchesJun-Nov

Red UnderwingAug-Oct

Green CarpetMay-Sep

LackeyJul-Aug

Garden CarpetApr-Sep

Pale TussockMay-Jun

Brimstone MothApr-Oct

SnoutJun-Oct

Riband WaveJun-Oct

Yellow ShellJun-Aug

Peppered MothMay-Aug

Moths and gardensGardens are important for moths. Whilemost butterflies, birds and other wildlifejust visit to look for food, our gardensprovide a year-round home for many moths,throughout their life-cycles. Moths are alsoimportant for gardens. They are a vital partof the garden ecosystem, pollinating flowersand providing food for other garden wildlifelike birds, bats, toads and hedgehogs. Forexample, each brood of Blue Tit chicks willeat about 15,000 moth caterpillars!

Many of the UK’s 2,500 species of mothscan be found in gardens. In general,gardens with a greater mix of plants andmore diverse structure (i.e. shrubs and treesas well as grass and flowers) will supporta wider variety of moths. This is becausesome moth caterpillars only feed on treeleaves, some only on grasses, and otherson herbaceous plants. Native trees like oakand willow are especially good for moths,even if they’re pruned to limit size.

You can also increase moth numbersthrough simple sensitive gardeningpractices such as reducing chemical use;having plants rather than concrete, deckingor gravel; leaving an area for long grass andwild plants; and not tidying up all dead plantmatter at the end of the year (caterpillarsand pupae spend the winter here). Even asmall garden can easily support over ahundred species, and you may find manymore if yours adjoins other suitable gardensor has trees nearby. This leaflet shows onlya selection of the moths that could be inyour garden, but the back page givessources of information about more species.

Many moths, including garden species,are in serious decline. For example, GardenTiger numbers have decreased by 89%since the late 1960s. Butterfly Conservationhas established the Moths Count projectand its National Moth Recording Schemeto raise awareness and improve knowledgeand conservation of UK moths. You cancontribute to this work by passing on yoursightings (records) of garden moths.Records from gardens are very importantto help build a picture of which moths arefaring well and which are in decline.

For more information about moths, mothrecording and the Moths Count project(including free training and activities to takepart in) visit www.mothscount.org

Blood-veinMay-Nov

Species illustrated are relatively commonand most are widespread in Britain andIreland. They are not to scale. Flightperiods are given for guidance but mayvary to the north and south.

Early GreyMar-May

Flame ShoulderApr-Sep

Chinese CharacterApr-Sep

SpectacleMay-Sep

Heart & DartMay-Sep

DrinkerJul-Aug

Eyed Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Merveille du JourSep-Oct

Foxglove PugMay-Aug

Willow BeautyJun-Oct

Light EmeraldMay-Sep

Garden TigerJul-Aug

Frosted OrangeAug-Oct

FlameApr-Sep

Mint MothMay-Aug

Swallow-tailed MothJun-Aug

Common FootmanJul-Aug

Common SwiftMay-Jul

Common RusticJul-Aug

Dot MothJun-Aug

Setaceous Hebrew CharacterMay-Oct

Green Silver-linesMay-Jul

HeraldMar-Nov

Dark ArchesJun-Nov

Red UnderwingAug-Oct

Green CarpetMay-Sep

LackeyJul-Aug

Garden CarpetApr-Sep

Pale TussockMay-Jun

Brimstone MothApr-Oct

SnoutJun-Oct

Riband WaveJun-Oct

Yellow ShellJun-Aug

Peppered MothMay-Aug

Moths and gardensGardens are important for moths. Whilemost butterflies, birds and other wildlifejust visit to look for food, our gardensprovide a year-round home for many moths,throughout their life-cycles. Moths are alsoimportant for gardens. They are a vital partof the garden ecosystem, pollinating flowersand providing food for other garden wildlifelike birds, bats, toads and hedgehogs. Forexample, each brood of Blue Tit chicks willeat about 15,000 moth caterpillars!

Many of the UK’s 2,500 species of mothscan be found in gardens. In general,gardens with a greater mix of plants andmore diverse structure (i.e. shrubs and treesas well as grass and flowers) will supporta wider variety of moths. This is becausesome moth caterpillars only feed on treeleaves, some only on grasses, and otherson herbaceous plants. Native trees like oakand willow are especially good for moths,even if they’re pruned to limit size.

You can also increase moth numbersthrough simple sensitive gardeningpractices such as reducing chemical use;having plants rather than concrete, deckingor gravel; leaving an area for long grass andwild plants; and not tidying up all dead plantmatter at the end of the year (caterpillarsand pupae spend the winter here). Even asmall garden can easily support over ahundred species, and you may find manymore if yours adjoins other suitable gardensor has trees nearby. This leaflet shows onlya selection of the moths that could be inyour garden, but the back page givessources of information about more species.

Many moths, including garden species,are in serious decline. For example, GardenTiger numbers have decreased by 89%since the late 1960s. Butterfly Conservationhas established the Moths Count projectand its National Moth Recording Schemeto raise awareness and improve knowledgeand conservation of UK moths. You cancontribute to this work by passing on yoursightings (records) of garden moths.Records from gardens are very importantto help build a picture of which moths arefaring well and which are in decline.

For more information about moths, mothrecording and the Moths Count project(including free training and activities to takepart in) visit www.mothscount.org

Blood-veinMay-Nov

Species illustrated are relatively commonand most are widespread in Britain andIreland. They are not to scale. Flightperiods are given for guidance but mayvary to the north and south.

Early GreyMar-May

Flame ShoulderApr-Sep

Chinese CharacterApr-Sep

SpectacleMay-Sep

Heart & DartMay-Sep

DrinkerJul-Aug

Eyed Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Merveille du JourSep-Oct

Foxglove PugMay-Aug

Willow BeautyJun-Oct

Light EmeraldMay-Sep

Garden TigerJul-Aug

Frosted OrangeAug-Oct

FlameApr-Sep

Mint MothMay-Aug

Swallow-tailed MothJun-Aug

Common FootmanJul-Aug

Common SwiftMay-Jul

Common RusticJul-Aug

Dot MothJun-Aug

Setaceous Hebrew CharacterMay-Oct

Green Silver-linesMay-Jul

HeraldMar-Nov

Dark ArchesJun-Nov

Red UnderwingAug-Oct

Green CarpetMay-Sep

LackeyJul-Aug

Garden CarpetApr-Sep

Pale TussockMay-Jun

Brimstone MothApr-Oct

SnoutJun-Oct

Riband WaveJun-Oct

Yellow ShellJun-Aug

Peppered MothMay-Aug

garden mothssome common speciesYour garden is home to many beautiful moths whichhave important roles in the garden ecosystem.

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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, whichalso has links to further sources. The booksbelow are good identification guides:

Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)

Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org

Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:

www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP

Phone 01929 406009nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org

Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton,Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Chris Harlow, Ian Kimber,Mike Lawrence, Mark Parsons and Paul Pugh.

Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.

Poplar Hawk-mothMay-Sep

Scalloped OakJul-Aug

Light-brown Apple MothMay-Oct

Oak Hook-tipMay-Sep

Bright-line Brown-eyeMay-Sep

MagpieJun-Aug

Angle ShadesMay-Oct

Burnished BrassJun-Sep

Peach BlossomMay-Sep

Canary-shouldered ThornJul-Oct

Pink-barred SallowAug-Oct

Grey DaggerMay-Oct

Buff ArchesJun-Aug

Lime Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Ruby TigerApr-Sep

Clouded SilverMay-Jul

Buff-tipMay-Jul

White ErmineMay-Oct

Swallow ProminentApr-Aug

Large Yellow UnderwingJun-Nov

Mother of PearlJun-Sep

Buff ErmineMay-Jul

SharkJun-Aug

Privet Hawk-mothJun-Jul

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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, whichalso has links to further sources. The booksbelow are good identification guides:

Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)

Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org

Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:

www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP

Phone 01929 406009nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org

Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton,Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Chris Harlow, Ian Kimber,Mike Lawrence, Mark Parsons and Paul Pugh.

Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.

Poplar Hawk-mothMay-Sep

Scalloped OakJul-Aug

Light-brown Apple MothMay-Oct

Oak Hook-tipMay-Sep

Bright-line Brown-eyeMay-Sep

MagpieJun-Aug

Angle ShadesMay-Oct

Burnished BrassJun-Sep

Peach BlossomMay-Sep

Canary-shouldered ThornJul-Oct

Pink-barred SallowAug-Oct

Grey DaggerMay-Oct

Buff ArchesJun-Aug

Lime Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Ruby TigerApr-Sep

Clouded SilverMay-Jul

Buff-tipMay-Jul

White ErmineMay-Oct

Swallow ProminentApr-Aug

Large Yellow UnderwingJun-Nov

Mother of PearlJun-Sep

Buff ErmineMay-Jul

SharkJun-Aug

Privet Hawk-mothJun-Jul

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garden mothssome common speciesYour garden is home to many beautiful moths whichhave important roles in the garden ecosystem.

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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, whichalso has links to further sources. The booksbelow are good identification guides:

Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)

Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org

Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:

www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP

Phone 01929 406009nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org

Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton,Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Chris Harlow, Ian Kimber,Mike Lawrence, Mark Parsons and Paul Pugh.

Butterfly ConservationCompany limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468)Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QPCharity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268)Printed on 100% recycled stock including 75% post-consumer waste.

Poplar Hawk-mothMay-Sep

Scalloped OakJul-Aug

Light-brown Apple MothMay-Oct

Oak Hook-tipMay-Sep

Bright-line Brown-eyeMay-Sep

MagpieJun-Aug

Angle ShadesMay-Oct

Burnished BrassJun-Sep

Peach BlossomMay-Sep

Canary-shouldered ThornJul-Oct

Pink-barred SallowAug-Oct

Grey DaggerMay-Oct

Buff ArchesJun-Aug

Lime Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Ruby TigerApr-Sep

Clouded SilverMay-Jul

Buff-tipMay-Jul

White ErmineMay-Oct

Swallow ProminentApr-Aug

Large Yellow UnderwingJun-Nov

Mother of PearlJun-Sep

Buff ErmineMay-Jul

SharkJun-Aug

Privet Hawk-mothJun-Jul

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garden mothssome common speciesYour garden is home to many beautiful moths whichhave important roles in the garden ecosystem.

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Further informationThere is plenty of help to identify moths,and other information, on the Moths Countwebsite at www.mothscount.org, whichalso has links to further sources. The booksbelow are good identification guides:

Concise Guide to the Moths of GreatBritain and Ireland.Townsend, M., Waring, P. & Lewington, R.2007 (British Wildlife Publishing)

Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland.Waring, P., Townsend, M. & Lewington, R.2003 (British Wildlife Publishing)

The Colour Identification Guide to Moths of the British Isles.Skinner, B. 1998 (Viking)

Butterfly Conservation is working to savebutterflies, moths and their habitats.Why not become a member?More information atwww.butterfly-conservation.org

Moths Count is a partnership of manyorganisations, individuals and businesses, ledby Butterfly Conservation. Principal fundersinclude the Heritage Lottery Fund, ButterflyConservation, British Entomological and NaturalHistory Society, City Bridge Trust, CountrysideCouncil for Wales, Environment Agency,Natural England, Northern Ireland EnvironmentAgency, Royal Entomological Society, RSPBand Scottish Natural Heritage. Many otherorganisations are involved, providing supportand helping to host events. Full details at:

www.mothscount.orgManor Yard East LulworthWareham Dorset BH20 5QP

Phone 01929 406009nmrs@butterfly-conservation.org

Text by Susan Anders. Photographs by Robert Thompson, Roy Leverton,Shane Farrell, Dave Green, Chris Harlow, Ian Kimber,Mike Lawrence, Mark Parsons and Paul Pugh.

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Poplar Hawk-mothMay-Sep

Scalloped OakJul-Aug

Light-brown Apple MothMay-Oct

Oak Hook-tipMay-Sep

Bright-line Brown-eyeMay-Sep

MagpieJun-Aug

Angle ShadesMay-Oct

Burnished BrassJun-Sep

Peach BlossomMay-Sep

Canary-shouldered ThornJul-Oct

Pink-barred SallowAug-Oct

Grey DaggerMay-Oct

Buff ArchesJun-Aug

Lime Hawk-mothMay-Jul

Ruby TigerApr-Sep

Clouded SilverMay-Jul

Buff-tipMay-Jul

White ErmineMay-Oct

Swallow ProminentApr-Aug

Large Yellow UnderwingJun-Nov

Mother of PearlJun-Sep

Buff ErmineMay-Jul

SharkJun-Aug

Privet Hawk-mothJun-Jul

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