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These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
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These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
The rose-red breast, large black cap and thick bill make the bullfinch easy to identify. A plump-looking bird of woodlands, hedgerows and orchards, it also frequents gardens.
Often growing in swathes along a roadside or field margin, the oxeye daisy is just as at home in traditional hay meadows. The large, white, daisy-like flowers are easy to identify.
The pied wagtail is a familiar bird across town and countryside. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn.
The disc-shaped leaves and straw-coloured flower spikes of Navelwort help to identify this plant. As does its habitat - look for it growing from crevices in rocks, walls and stony areas.
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.