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20260612
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Magical Moths
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Nearly three-quarters of British wildlife emerges after dark and moths are among the most fascinating of these nocturnal visitors.
Join Dr Will Hawkes to discover the remarkable diversity of moth species at Heligan and set up moth traps. As dusk falls, head out on a torchlit nighttime safari to encounter the minibeasts that make the gardens their own after hours.
The following morning, reconvene to explore the contents of the moth trap
With guidance from Dr Will Hawkes, you’ll help set up moth traps in the meadows, learning how they work and why they are such valuable tools for studying nocturnal wildlife. As dusk deepens, the gardens take on a different character — and a different cast of inhabitants.
Head out on a guided walk through Heligan’s paths and wild spaces. By torchlight, you’ll discover the creatures that emerge after sunset, from moths and beetles to other night-active minibeasts, gaining insight into their behaviours, adaptations and ecological importance
Return early the following morning for an optional and complimentary visit. Reconvene to examine the contents of the moth trap together, identifying and recording the species attracted overnight. This close-up session offers a rare opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary diversity, patterns and forms of these often-overlooked insects before they are carefully released back into the meadow.
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