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SOME MOTHS OF SUMMER Summer sees an explosion in moth activity, with the highest species diversity being seen in late June and July. The species diversity is lower in August, but the overall moth population is still high. In addition to the majority of nocturnal moths, summer sees the appearance of a number of species which are exclusively day-flying, such as the burnet moths. These attractive moths are active in bright sunshine and can be seen in areas where their larval foodplant (Bird’s-foot Trefoil) grows. The bright colours advertise to predators that they are distasteful. The toxin is derived Six-spot Burnet moth from the larval foodplant. Burnet moth cocoon The Cinnabar larva can be seen fully exposed feeding on Ragwort. This species obtains its protection by virtue of a similar mechanism to the burnet moths. The adult is active both on sunny days and at night Cinnabar moth larva Cinnabar moth In terms of the nocturnal moths, the hawk-moths are probably the most spectacular and are certainly among the largest. Lime Hawk-moth Poplar Hawk-moth The Lime hawk-moth is a relative newcomer to our region and can be seen in parks and gardens in the vicinity of lime trees. Small Elephant Hawk-moth Hummingbird Hawk-moth Elephant Hawk-moth The Hummingbird Hawk-moth is a day-flying immigrant species which is active in sunshine. It can be seen hovering around Valerian and Buddleija as it feeds using its long proboscis. Its hind wings which are hidden in this image are bright orange and can be seen when the insect is in flight. A number of species obtain their protection from predators in resembling bird droppings! Several of these are shown below: Lime-speck Pug Clouded Magpie - a species associated with elms Cryptic camouflage is a protection mechanism used by many summer moths. Examples include: Drinker moth - very well camouflaged as it rests among dry grass stalks Buff-tip - a moth which is cryptically coloured as a broken twig. Common Emerald Some other moths of summer include: Garden Tiger - formerly common, this species is now declining nationally Magpie moth Buff Ermine Peach Blossom Brimstone moth Small Phoenix Peppered Moth Text & Photographs by Robert Woods.

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