Invertebrates
Jersey Tiger Moths
Look out for this beautiful creature during the next few weeks. These two Jersey Tiger Moths were spotted and then photographed by a friend recently - mid-July 2025. They have been given this name because of the black and white stripes on their forewings and their red-orange or yellow hindwings with bold black spots. They fly during the day as well as at night and their exotic appearance make them quite easy to spot.
Their larvae (caterpllars) are equally striking with ginger hairs on black bodies with two rows of cream dots. They feed on a variety of plants including nettles and brambles.
The picture below shows the beauty of the underneath of the Jersey Tiger Moth
There are over 250 species in the bee family. Most bumble bees form colonies, they have round bodies covered in soft hair called pile, making them appear and feel fuzzy.
Like the honeybees, they feed on nectar, using their long hairy tongues to lap up the liquid. They gather nectar to add to the stores in the nest, and pollen to feed their young.
The Peacock's pattern of eyespots evolved to startle or confuse predators, it also produces a noise like a hiss which also helps to keep predators at bay.
They are common all over the UK.
