Decades-Long Hunt Ends with Discovery of Rare Moth in Northumberland

Conservationist rediscovers rare moth colony at a site near Morpeth

A conservationist who has spent many years searching for a second colony of one of England’s rarest moths has said achieving his goal in Northumberland “was one of the highlights of my career”.

Briton discovers 'hidden species' in unexpected location after spending his life hunting it down

A British conservationist who dedicated more than two decades to tracking down one of England's most elusive moths has finally found one.Dr Dave Wainwright, who works for Butterfly Conservation, uncovered the colony of dark-bordered beauty moths at the National Trust's Wallington Estate near Morpeth, Northumberland.It is only the second known English site for the custard and chocolate-coloured day-flying insect.The find has been hailed as a majo…

Dark bordered beauty moth found in Northumberland after 70 years

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

Decades-long hunt ends with discovery of rare moth in Northumberland

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…

Rare moth only found in Yorkshire discovered at second site in North of England

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.

Rare moth colony discovered at Northumberland National Trust estate

The Dark Bordered Beauty moth found at Wallington is only the second recorded population in England, despite it once being widespread across the north