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Emperor moth
An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Emperor dragonfly
The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between June and August and even eats its prey on the wing.
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NWT Holme Dunes - In search of flowers, plants and butterflies (2 July)
Join us for an informative guided walk at NWT Holme Dunes, exploring the rich wildlife and unique habitats of this beautiful coastal reserve
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Join us for an informative guided walk at NWT Holme Dunes, exploring the rich wildlife and unique habitats of this beautiful coastal reserve
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