20-28 June 2009

Garden Moths Count is an exciting nationwide online survey aimed at the public, gardeners and their families. It aims to raise awareness of the beauty, importance and variety of moths in all our gardens. Anyone can take part, young or old, without needing to be experts or have special equipment. In 2008, over 2,500 moth sightings were sent in as part of Garden Moths Count, from the tip of Cornwall to Orkney.

Garden Moths Count (20-28 June 2009) gave 'citizen scientists' the chance to discover the marvellous, midsummer moths in their gardens, whether in the city centre or the heart of the countryside. In particular, the search focussed on the beautiful Scarlet Tiger and, to tie in with the Charles Darwin's bicentenary, the amazing Peppered Moth.

• Find out how to attract moths in simple, fun ways- using a torch or fizzy drink!
• Identify the moths you discover by day and night with the online picture gallery.
• Tell us which ones you found and put your garden on the national moth map.

In addition to the Peppered Moth and Scarlet Tiger, there were 18 other moths to look out for, all easily recognized and some that can be seen during the day. Be part of it!

Finding moths is surprising and fun, as well as a help for conservation. You'll never think of moths as boring and brown ever again!