Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
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Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.
Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
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Wild Walk - Purple Emperor Walk at Cloud Wood
This link will open on the Leicestershire Wildlife Trust website.
Tracking down purple-winged royalty!
Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies (Family event)
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Discover amazing moths and butterflies! Children learn why these insects matter and simple ways to help protect them.
Coastal explorer - Knott End
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For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together
Coastal explorer - Knott End
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For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together
Coastal explorer - Rossall Tower
This link will open on the The Bay website.
For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together
Coastal explorer - Rossall Tower
This link will open on the Lancashire Wildlife Trust website.
For National Marine Week we'll have the opportunity to discover what's living on our shores & in our seas, searching the strandline together
Moth trapping
This link will open on the Radnorshire Wildlife Trust website.
Weekly moth trapping with our conservation intern Rhodri, come and see what's been caught!