Species
Here I am documenting all the various creatures my small garden is attracting!
This page is an ongoing work in progress and will regularly be updated, so do return often to view all the new entries catalogued. It will serve as a helpful identification and cross-reference for the wildlife you may spot in your garden. Click on the images for further information about the fascinating creatures visiting my garden.
Moths and butterflies are similar in appearance and behavior but differ slightly in their habitat preferences. Moths tend to prefer plants with light-coloured flowers. In contrast, butterflies feed during the day and seek brightly coloured flowers like coneflowers. Additionally, moths have fewer predators than butterflies due to their ability to camouflage themselves on tree bark or within vegetation. For these reasons, it’s not uncommon for gardeners to encounter far more moths than butterflies when exploring outdoor spaces. Moths are a main food source for bats. However, both of these fascinating insects play crucial roles in pollination and should be valued equally in any ecosystem.
Box tree moth
Brindled plume moth
Cinnabar moth
Silver Y moth
Small blood-vein moth
Straw dot moth
