Hummingbird hawk-moth
The hummingbird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'hums…
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Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Dino Explorer Show at Brockholes
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Come and see our Dino Explorer Show for an unforgettable interactive dinosaur adventure at Brockholes Nature Reserve!
The Bog is Back Members Exclusive! Moth Morning with Garden of Moths
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Join moth enthusiast Katie Andrews from Garden of Moths to find out more about the moths living at Askham Bog.
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
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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 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
Coastal explorer - Knott End
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
Moths in the mail
As moths get the Royal Mail stamp of approval, we celebrate the ten special species they’ve chosen to spotlight.
Lime hawk-moth
The lime hawk-moth is a large, night-flying moth that can be seen from May to July in gardens, parks and woods. It is buff-coloured, with green patches on its scalloped-edged wings.
Elephant hawk-moth
The elephant hawk-moth is a pretty, gold-and-pink moth that can be seen at dusk in gardens, parks, woods and grassy habitats. The caterpillars look like elephant's trunks and have eyespots to…
Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.