NATURE NOTES Moths in May The perfectly-timed appearance of many insect species throughout May, including moths and butterflies, coincides with the search by nesting birds to feed their young. Many insects are cleverly camouflaged to blend with their surroundings, the Buff-tip moth resembling a broken twig whilst in its resting daytime state.
cycle. More of the spectacular Hawkmoth species will start to emerge now, including the strikingly coloured Small Elephant Hawk-moth.
Small Elephant Hawk-moth
Buff-tip moth
Larvae too, often have the most amazing disguises to ensure that some will survive to complete their life
Great Crested Newt
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Garden ponds will be teeming with life. By torchlight you may be lucky enough to find all three native newt species occurring in this area of Dorset, including the rare and highly protected Great Crested Newt.
