Moths of Britain - Photo Gallery

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Photographs © Adrian Hoskins ( unless otherwise stated )

The images on these pages depict a few of the most beautiful or interesting moths found in Britain and Europe. Clicking on any image takes you to a page describing the lifecycle, habitats and biology of each moth. I'd recommend you try ukmoths if you need help to identify other species.

Elephant Hawkmoth Deilephila elpenor ( Sphingidae ) © Adrian Hoskins

Emperor moth Saturnia pavonia ( Saturniidae ) © Adrian Hoskins

Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa ( Noctuidae ) © Adrian Hoskins

Many-plumed moth Alucita hexadactyla ( Alucitidae ) © Adrian Hoskins

Forester moth Adscita statices ( Zygaenidae : Zygaeninae ) © Colin Baker

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