Category: woodland&hedges-bm

  • Speckled Wood

    Speckled Wood

    Speckled Woods can be spotted in the shadier habitats of The Lizard. Flying from May to October, this is one of the butterflies that brightens the days into early autumn. […]

  • Poplar Hawk-moth

    Poplar Hawk-moth

    Poplar Hawk-moth caterpillars will happily munch their way through willow (Salix sp.). Photo: Ray Surridge

  • Six-spot Burnet Moth

    Six-spot Burnet Moth

    This day-flying moth is a common sight in mid- to late summer, with its flashes of red colour amongst the knapweed and thistles. Photo: Steve Townsend

  • Orange-tip

    Orange-tip

    Orange-tips can be seen on the wing along the hedgerows and verges as the weather becomes warmer in mid- to late spring. Photo: Amanda Scott