Herald
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.
A pale member of the violet family sometimes known as ‘milk violet’, the fen violet has a delicate and unassuming appearance. A real specialist of the wetland habitat, this species has seen a…
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…
Whether found in a garden or part of an agricultural landscape, ponds are oases of wildlife worth investigating. Even small ponds can support a wealth of species and collectively, ponds play a key…
The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
Another 'tale from the hide', this time delving into the life of the Common Kingfisher. Sue our rivers trainee explores her connection with this striking species and the river habitats…
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.