Unlike many nocturnal moths, the Antler Moth is often active during the day in warm weather, frequently seen visiting thistles and ragwort for nectar.

During these peak years, millions of caterpillars can cover the hillsides like a "writhing carpet" or a "tide sweeping the face of the hill," turning green pastures brown almost overnight.

In the rolling fells of Northern England and Scotland, the Antler Moth plays a leading role in a recurring natural drama. Its caterpillars feed almost exclusively on grasses, and every 8 to 10 years, their population explodes into what locals call a "plague".

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Unlike many nocturnal moths, the Antler Moth is often active during the day in warm weather, frequently seen visiting thistles and ragwort for nectar.

During these peak years, millions of caterpillars can cover the hillsides like a "writhing carpet" or a "tide sweeping the face of the hill," turning green pastures brown almost overnight. antler moth

In the rolling fells of Northern England and Scotland, the Antler Moth plays a leading role in a recurring natural drama. Its caterpillars feed almost exclusively on grasses, and every 8 to 10 years, their population explodes into what locals call a "plague". Unlike many nocturnal moths, the Antler Moth is