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A Jersey tiger

Spotted on Watchbell Street it's July's nature photo of the month

A Jersey tiger
Jersey tiger
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This photo of a Jersey tiger moth is July's nature photo of the month. It was taken by Col Everett in her garden on Watchbell Street in Rye. "They used be very rare but gradually they are expanding their territory and becoming less so."

The Butterfly Conservation Group say they're a scarce insect in the UK. "The adults can be found flying on warm days and visiting flowers, such as buddleia. They also fly at night and come to light. The caterpillars can be seen from September to the following May, overwintering as small larvae."

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