Fascinating facts about winter moths - Butterfly Conservation

While most insects in the UK take a break in the winter months, there are a few hardy butterflies and moths that can be seen at this time of year if you only know where to look!


Did you know there are some moths that only appear in winter? Did you know some moths have a body temperature that is almost at freezing point? Or that some moths have a thick covering of ‘hair’?

This article is packed with fascinating facts about the butterflies and moths you might spot this winter.

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