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The large, beautiful caterpillar larvae of the elephant hawk moth has two pairs of eye markings, which are made even more prominent when it withdraws its head into its body. They are, typically, a blackish-brown colour but are sometimes green

Have noted more Tiger Moths in my South London area this year (2009) than at any other time over the years I have 'amateurishly' observed butterflies and moths. Beautiful as they are they seem rather a stupid moth since when disturbed 'they blunder

Oh dear... this is a sad story. We're all holding our collective breath here, hoping for a happy ending! Go bees, go! I never knew of the terror of wax moths - I hope to hear good news soon. I shall endeavour to dissuade next door's cat from swiping

Green S E London just seen Jersey Tiger Moth in the garden at Watchet - Somerset - also saw one last week Jersey Tiger Moths currently seem to be quite widespread in SE London. One seen in Crystal Palace yesterday. Update. I've spotted several more

I've noticed some really tiny moths in my greenhouse, they rise up in a cloud when I disturb them, I'm not sure what they are but I have a sneeky suspician that they are up to no good! Can anyone give me some advise on how to get rid of them

We are now positively awash with Jersey Tiger moths, Euplagia quadripunctaria. Named for its abundance on one particular of the Channel Islands, it had been well established in South Devon and apparently spreading along the coast into Dorset

Kate you are a real softie,Old chippy I love moths. Possibly a bit scary as they move so fast but so beautiful. I particularly like their ability to disguise themselves and keep perfectly still @oldchippy I know, but what can you do?@2 I love

sisters wedding and it has not stopped flowering since. Only two weeks between flowering and then they last for what seems ages.Any advice on Propagating Moth Orchids. Robbie Moth orchids aren't easy to propagate Robbie. The commercial nurseries use a

relly helpful to have these features before the isects and moths do their damage as it is a quick reminder to do the job rather than trawling through books once you have the proble and it's too late to do any thing about it, don't get me wrong I

with sunrise. It was only exhaustion, hunger and thirst the week later that finally broke them and in bunches they fell or clambered down and off. There are now these moths on Wimbledon Common where i like to jog and walk. Recently I have experienced a very