Rare Moth Spotted After 70 Years | Glasgow News

A rare moth thought extinct in England for 70 years has been rediscovered at Wallington Estate in Northumberland, offering a thrilling conservation breakthrough. This elusive dark bordered beauty, which feeds only on aspen and willow, was last seen in Yorkshire two decades ago — where its population plummeted due to climate stressors like droughts and wildfires. The new sighting, thanks to habitat restoration and nature-friendly farming by the National Trust, signals hope for the species’ survival and suggests it may thrive in more diverse environments than previously believed. Conservationists are now exploring captive breeding and searching for hidden colonies — this discovery could be the spark that saves the moth from oblivion. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf6e2dfc88e8eaee