Moths​

Calliteara Pudibunda - Pale Tussock
caterpillars feed on silver birch

Cucullia Verbasci - Mullein Moth
caterpillars feed on verbascum (mullein) or buddlia

Deilephila Elpenor - Elephant Hawk Moth
​Caterpillars feed on Fushia & Willowherb

Hippotion Celerio - Silver Striped Hawk Moth
Caterpillars feed on grape vines

Orgyia Antiqua - Vaporer Moth
Caterpilars feed on most shrubs:
​birch, hazel, raspberry leaf, pyracantha etc.

* The female Vapourer Moth is totally wingless and after attracting a male she will lay her eggs on her old cocoon.

Saturnia Pavonia - Emporer Moth
Caterpillars feed on Brambles, Heather, Alchemilla, Dogwoods etc

Smerinthus Ocellata - Eyed Hawk Moth
​caterpillars feed on willow & apple

Sphinx Ligustri - Privet Hawk Moth
Caterpillars feed on Privet

Tyria Jacobaeae - Cinnabar Moth
Caterpillars feed on Ragwort

Have a look at our videos page for some caterpillar videos!

Silver Striped Hawk Moth caterpillar making a pupa...