Come and learn about moths, the role they play in nature’s complex web of life and how you can help them. As habitats across Wilder Doddington continue to evolve, we are recording an increasingly diverse and unusual range of moth species here on the estate. With over 2,500 species in the UK, learning where to start can feel daunting, but with expert guidance you will soon begin to spot the clues.
Moths are masters of pattern and camouflage, from soft browns and greys to vivid flashes of red, yellow and blue. Their wing markings can help protect them from predators and they also offer key features for identification. They are an important food source for birds and bats so knowing more about moths and the food plants of their larvae helps us all to help nature.
In 2022, Doddington was chosen as a monitoring site within a nationwide network of around 80 light-traps that have been collecting invaluable data on the migration of moths, aphids and insect biodiversity since 1964.
Martin Gray is a local entomologist specialising in moths. He is the South Lincolnshire County Moth Recorder and the Micro Moth Recorder for Nottinghamshire and has been trapping moths from his garden near Doddington for 35 years.
No experience required. Approximate duration: 2 hours.
Tickets: £30 per person
Please Note: Depending upon the weather conditions we may need to reschedule as moths are fair weather flyers!
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