Elephant hawk-moth
The elephant hawk-moth is a pretty, gold-and-pink moth that can be seen at dusk in gardens, parks, woods and grassy habitats. The caterpillars look like elephant's trunks and have eyespots to…
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The elephant in the room
Late summer is the best time to discover one of the UK’s chunkiest caterpillars, the elephant hawk-moth.
Species groups
Our species groups work to promote the conservation of all threatened species in Hampshire and on the Island, as well as establishing and monitoring their distribution.
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Invasive Species Week
You can pledge your support during Invasive Species Week to help protect native species from threats such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan balsam
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species live in your local wildlife. The Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and you local wildlife
Great Solent Seafood Species
Choosing lower-impact seafood is a great way to support a sustainable future for our marine environment. Discover our recommendations for local species to try.
Search for marine species this Cowes Week
This Cowes Week, take on the Secrets of the Solent Species Trail challenge.
Remember rivers this Invasive Species Week
As the UK once again shines a spotlight on the impact of invasive species, we highlight a new way for you to help tackle this issue on our rivers.
Bringing back our missing species
Public concern for the environment is at an all time high and people are calling for more nature in their lives, including the return of our missing species.
Season's species– bringing the outside in
From kissing under the mistletoe to singing about red robins, many of our Christmas traditions are closely linked to the natural world.
Lime hawk-moth
The lime hawk-moth is a large, night-flying moth that can be seen from May to July in gardens, parks and woods. It is buff-coloured, with green patches on its scalloped-edged wings.