Amazing moths

Moths deserve the same love as butterflies. In fact, given the numbers of endemic species of moth in Aotearoa New Zealand, we should be celebrating them!

A rare, carnivorous moth

A carnivorous moth? I find an unassuming, at-risk species of moth in the garden and have my eyes opened.

Amazing moths

Oct 6, 20253 min read

Winter butterflies and moths

Butterflies and moths seen this winter in the garden, including a rare newcomer to New Zealand, which triggered a biosecurity alert.

Amazing moths

Aug 16, 20254 min read

Moths: Night dancers and environmental indicators

Step 2 of the project plan is to monitor moths and butterflies. Each month I trap moths to see what's nearby.

Amazing moths

Nov 23, 20243 min read