Brimstone Moth

Info -  The Brimstone Moth, first recorded by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, is a native moth to the UK and part of the Geometridae family grouping. Adults are unmistakable with their yellow/green fluorescent body and wings, which are also embellished with small brown dots. They are fairly common to see in the UK and are more drawn to light than other species of moth. They will have around 2-3 broods in their lifetime and their larva will feed upon hawthorn, blackthorn and other types of shrub.

When and where to see -  Adult Brimstone moths can be seen flying from April - October in gardens , woodlands and around hedgerows.

Fact - Brimstone moth larva can be quite hard to spot due to their colour changing camouflage that various with what plant they are feeding on. Some are green like leaves and others are brown and resemble small sticks. All with a distinct "horn" on their backs.