These are some of Scotland's most beautiful and fascinating moths.These are some of Scotland's most beautiful and fascinating moths.
These are some of Scotland's most beautiful and fascinating moths.

These are 10 of the most spectacular species of Scottish moth

As National Moth Week draws to a close, we look at some of the most beautiful and exotic insects that you may encounter at home.

Moths are one of the world’s most misunderstood animals, labelled as creepy and blamed for eating clothes while their butterfly cousins are near-universally loved.

But these largely-nocturnal creatures don’t live up to their dull reputation, coming in a whole range of spectacular shapes and colours.

And, with over 2,500 species of moth in the UK compared to a meagre 59 types of butterfly, there’s no shortage of variety – even if their numbers are currently struggling.

Scotland is home to some of the most beautiful species – many of which look like they belong in a tropical rainforest rather than an Edinburgh garden.

Here are 10 of the most remarkable for you to look out for.

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