Species families: Geometer Moths

One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.

This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

The magpie is a distinctive moth with striking black and yellow spots on white wings. It is a frequent garden visitor, but also likes woodland, scrub and heathland.

The peppered moth is renowned for its markings that have evolved to camouflage it against lichen in the countryside and soot in the city. It can be seen in gardens, woods and parks, and along hedgerows.