Hidden moth population found after 70 years

Dr Dave Wainwright describes the discovery as one of the highlights of his career.

Hidden population of rare moth discovered after conservationist’s lifetime hunt  itv.com

National Trust’s Wallington Estate is only the second known site in England for dark bordered beauty moth and provides hope for the species.

A hidden population of one of England’s rarest moths has been found at a site where it has not been seen for 70 years – by a conservationist who has spent his life searching for them.

A hidden population of one of Britain’s rarest moths has been found at a site where it has not been seen for 70 years – by a conservationist who has spent his life searching for them.

National Trust’s Wallington Estate is only the second known site in England for dark bordered beauty moth and provides hope for the species.