Stephen fellenberg, Day Flying Moth (LANDSCAPE & ENVIRONMENT 2026)

Day-flying moths are a fascinating group of native insects that blur the usual distinction between moths and butterflies. Active in sunlight rather than darkness, they move between blossoms in search of nectar, using their long, coiled proboscis like a delicate drinking straw. As they feed, pollen can brush against their bodies and be carried from flower to flower, making them quiet contributors to pollination in gardens, grasslands, woodland edges and native plant communities. Their presence adds movement, colour and ecological value to the landscape, reminding us that moths are not only creatures of the night but important daytime visitors to flowering plants.

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