Drinker
Euthrix potatoria

July.

Damp, grassy habitats, especially western.

The adult is far less often seen than its familiar caterpillar.

Nor does it eat or drink at all.

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Large Emerald
Geometra papilionaria

July to early August.

Birch woodland.

A beautiful emerald green when fresh, this spectacular moth occasionally flies by day but more often comes to light.

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Scalloped Oak
Crocallis elinguaria

July into August.

Woodlands, gardens.

The bold and simple patterns make this moth easy to recognise.

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Garden Tiger
Arctia caja

Late June into August.

Open habitats including gardens.

The largest of the tiger moths, still common with us but increasingly scarce in England.

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True Lover's Knot
Lycophotia porphyria

Late June into August.

Moorland.

This abundant species is well-camouflaged in its heathery habitat. It sometimes flies by day.

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