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Our nature rubbing trail will be coming soon to Jack Wright Field. An activity for everyone to enjoy. This page will provide more details about all the insects and animals that the trail covers.
Look out for more information soon.
The buff-tip moth is a superb mimic. When it is at the wings are held almost vertically against the body with two buff areas at the front of the thorax and at the tips of the forewings which look very like the pale wood of the birch. The rest of the wings are the same mottled grey colour of the birch bark. It can be found in various habitats with deciduous trees including gardens. It flies at night between May and July and will come to a light trap. The caterpillar can be up to 75mm long and is a distinctive yellow and black