Rare dark bordered beauty moth discovered at a second site in Northumberland
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Rare dark bordered beauty moth discovered at a second site in Northumberland

14 Aug 2026 · Originally published 14 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Rare moth only found in Yorkshire discovered at second site in North of England
Conservationists have found a new population of the dark bordered beauty moth at the National Trust’s Wallington Estate, providing a vital second home for the species in England. Previously restricted to a single declining site in North Yorkshire, this discovery offers a lifeline for the moth and suggests it may be able to thrive in a wider range of habitats than experts once thought.
Source: Yorkshire Post Northumberland
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