We have resident in Britain many hundreds of  both Macro and Micro moths, and while some people think of moths as being "little brown jobs" of the insect world, in fact many are very attractive and brightly coloured. Below is a selection the shows the vast diversity of these insects.

All pictures are Copyright of Richard Revels FRPS 

 

The Lime Hawkmoth is one of the most common of our Hawkmoths, occuring widely in much of lowland England and Wales. This family of moths include the largest moths that occur in Britain.

The Rasberry Clearwing is a recent addition to Britain's moth list. Its larva feeds in the stems of Rasberries creating a swelling (gall) at the base of the raspberry cane.

 

 

6 Spot Burnet moths mateing. A very widespread species.

 

Transparent Burnet moths at rest on Orchid. This is one of the rarest species of Burnet moths in Britain.

 

This Chocolate-tip moth came to my garden moth trap in May 2009. 

 

Scorched Carpet moth.

 

The Red Underwing moth is well camoflagued until desturbed, then it may open up its forewings to reveal its red and black underwings.

 

In my area the Alder Moth is rather an uncommon.