Now, most people associate moths with the night and those in the know have perhaps heard about day flying species such as Tiger, Burnet and Cinnabar Moths but we also have several species of beautiful day flying long horn moths, so named for their incredibly long antennae. All are tiny and have a metallic sheen to their scales which allows them to shine as they dance in the dappled light of woodland glades and clearings.
One of the smartest is now on the wing and goes by the name of Nemophora degeerella. The centre of the Cordite Store and Wildlife Garden are both good places to look.
Just look at them antennae! (Mark Hart)
Howard Vaughan, Information Officer