‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens
Summary
Many people in the UK have recently seen hummingbird hawk-moths, which are flying insects that migrate from southern Europe and North Africa. Experts say this year might have unusually many of these moths due to warm weather and strong winds bringing them to the UK.Key Facts
- The hummingbird hawk-moth is a grey insect with orange wings that flies fast.
- It migrates to the UK from continental Europe and North Africa.
- Sightings of these moths have increased in the UK this summer.
- Warm weather and strong southerly winds helped bring more moths to the UK.
- The moths visit flowers like buddleia to feed.
- If UK winters stay mild because of climate change, these moths might start living and breeding in the UK regularly, not just passing through.
- Their caterpillars eat common UK wildflowers like lady’s bedstraw and hedge bedstraw.
- People spending more time in gardens during sunny weather may be noticing the moths more.
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