The good news, though, is that Wales is still a UK stronghold for some species, such as the small pearl-bordered fritillary and the Welsh clearwing moth. |
Honeybees, bumblebees, various flies and beetles, and the hummingbird clearwing frequent milkweeds too. |
The Glasswing or Clearwing population is thriving at Stratford Butterfly Farm thanks to this year's dull and gloomy conditions which have suited them perfectly. |
Hummingbird clearwing and snowberry clearwing are two of the most common hummingbird moths in the United States. |
My favourites were a pair of six-belted clearwing moths, rarely found in North Wales, and the most westerly record by 40 miles. |