Small Yellow Underwing Moth
Small Yellow Underwing moth (Panemeria tenebrata) likes to feed on dandelion and buttercups, and is one of 38 species of … Continue reading Small Yellow Underwing Moth
Author: winderjssc
A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.
Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
The Ruby Tiger Moth caterpillar (Phragmatobia fulginosa) has only been spotted once so far in the Charlton Down Nature Area. … Continue reading Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
Cinnabar Moth Imago
The adult form (imago) of the Cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) has a striking coloration and pattern with one red bar … Continue reading Cinnabar Moth Imago
Silver Y Moth
The Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) is one of 38 species of butterfly and moth that have been recorded in … Continue reading Silver Y Moth
Green Carpet Moth
Sorry for the fuzzy photographs. Best I could do in the rain. The Green Carpet Moth (Colostygia pectinataria) is one … Continue reading Green Carpet Moth
Dark Strawberry Tortrix Moth
The Dark Strawberry Tortrix moth (Celypha lacunana) is a common micro-moth that can be disturbed from vegetation in the daytime … Continue reading Dark Strawberry Tortrix Moth
Brimstone Butterfly
The Brimstone butterfly (Gonepteryx rhamni) is named after its yellow hue which was thought to resemble the colour of sulphur. … Continue reading Brimstone Butterfly
June Update 2024
What a transformation we are witnessing in the Nature Area. Over the last month the sea of white Cow Parsley … Continue reading June Update 2024
Green-veined White Butterfly
Green-veined White butterfly ( Pieris napi) imago. One of 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) recorded so far at … Continue reading Green-veined White Butterfly
Dingy Footman Moth
Dingy Footman moth (Eilema griseola) imago. One of the 38 species of butterfly and moth (Lepidoptera) that have been recorded … Continue reading Dingy Footman Moth
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