Magical moths

Did you know there are around 2,500 moth species in the UK? They come in an incredible variety of colours, patterns and shapes. Many fly at night, but more than 150 can be seen during the day. Moths are important pollinators, a vital food source for other wildlife and a valuable indicator of the health of their environment.

Sadly, many of our moths are struggling. The good news is, you can help! Our gardens and balconies can be a haven for both flying adults and their hungry caterpillars.  

Providing flowers for nectar-hungry moths is a great place to start, offering a selection to last all through the year. But to really help we need to think about feeding their caterpillars, too. We can plant native trees and shrubs that cater to a wide range of caterpillars, as well as being happy to share some of our garden favourites. A few holes in leaves are signs of success, not failure!

Show your support by pledging to make a nightime nectar bar, let caterpillars feast and become a moth champion by recording adults and caterpillars.

Pledge to help moths

You can learn much more about moths, their caterpillars and how to help them in your garden in our new booklet. Discover the difference between moths and butterflies, the truth about three common moth myths and how to identify some colourful caterpillars.

Download your guide in English

The Wildlife Trusts and RHS set up Wild About Gardens to celebrate wildlife gardening and to encourage people to use their gardens to take action to help support nature. Many of our common garden visitors – including hedgehogs, house sparrows and starlings – are increasingly under threat. But together we can make a difference. Find out how our green spaces can provide for wildlife.

Click on a theme below to find out how to look after different species in the garden!

Hoverflies Slugs and snails Lawns Ponds

Worms Bats Bees Beetles

Hedgehogs Butterflies Swifts, swallows and martins