These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…

The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.

The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

The black hairstreak is a rare butterfly that is restricted to woodlands and hedgerows containing blackthorn - the foodplant of the caterpillar. It is both elusive and hard to tell apart from…

The mohawk-sporting caterpillar of this moth is often seen on shrubs and trees in late summer. As adults the orange-brown males fly by day, but the flightless females don't stray far from…

The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.