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‘Grey lump with orange wings’: migrating moth descends on UK gardens
A boom in hummingbird hawk-moth sightings in UK gardens is linked to hot weather, strong winds, and food scarcity in Europe. The migratory moths, which travel from continental Europe and North Africa, were observed by residents like Luke Burstow in Sussex.
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