Author Tam O'Malley

Tam O'Malley

Recent articles by Tam O'Malley
The luna moth Actias luna was one of the silk moth species studied by the researchers © Geena Hill / Florida Museum

Bat off! Larger hindwings and longer tails have evolved to help moths evade capture by bats

Researchers studying silk moths have found that the shape of their hindwings contributes to their survival. 
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Meadows at High Fields, purchased by the National Trust © Michael Scott & Caters

Wildlife-rich Peak District farmland purchased by the National Trust

The charity spent £2.15 million on the hay meadows and grasslands, in a bid to halt the dramatic decline of butterfly and bee populations.
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Seaton Meadows, a Plantlife reserve in Rutland. © Ernie Janes/Plantlife

Wildflower favourites are in danger due to devastation of grasslands and meadows

Species such as wild strawberry, ragged robin and harebell are in decline across the UK. This decrease in wildflowers has a knock-on effect for other wildlife, including butterflies, bees and beetles.
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High brown fritillary butterfly at Heddon Valley. © Matthew Oates/National Trust

Bumper numbers of high brown fritillary butterflies reported by National Trust

The UK's most endangered butterfly also appeared earlier in the season than usual.
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