Wirral Wildlife survey team have just started a detailed botanical survey of Cleaver Heath nature reserve, which is part of Heswall Dales SSSI. Sharp-eyed Phil Starkey spotted this striking caterpillar, which Matt Wallace confirmed as an Emperor Moth. He says it is a valuable record, as the last one for Wirral in the National Biodiversity Network database is from 1998. So keep an eye out if visiting Wirral's heathland sites this summer and see if you can spot any more.
Dr Hilary Ash, Honorary Conservation Officer, Wirral Wildlife
Dr Hilary Ash, Honorary Conservation Officer, Wirral Wildlife
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