For most of us, moths are merely the annoying pests that ruin our cashmere cardies in the wardrobe. But that view appears to be changing, as Britain now has 20,000 dedicated 'mothing' experts – twice as many as when Covid hit. Sales of the moth traps enthusiasts use to catch, identify and then release the insects have rocketed over the past year. 'There are 2,500 different moths in Britain, and only two species eat clothes.' We should all be planting honeysuckle, jasmine, fuchsias and privet, which look good and help moths.'

Source: Daily Mail May 29, 2021 21:35 UTC