Butterflies are fantastic indicators that summer is here and bring a colourful presence to British gardens throughout our warmer months. Moths, on the other hand, are mostly nocturnal and so less noticeable, but still with plenty of character. Find out more about them below.
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Angle Shades
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Cinnabar moth
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Green-veined white
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Hummingbird hawkmoth
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Large white butterfly
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Peacock
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Poplar hawk-moth
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Red admiral
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Small tortoiseshell
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Speckled wood