Science‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens

Sightings of hummingbird hawk-moths have surged across the UK, apparently helped by hot weather and strong winds carrying them from southern Europe and north Africa. Experts say 2026 could be a bumper year, and milder winters linked to global warming may eventually allow the moths to become regular UK residents.

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TThe Guardian★☆☆☆☆2026-07-30 08:00Original