Butterflies

Hummingbird hawk moths - often mistaken for small birds - are being spotted in the West Midlands.

A charity says it has been given £150,000 to expand the project in the next three years.

It is believed to be one of only a handful of sightings recorded in England this year.

A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds.

The Essex Skipper is typical of the south of England and is rarely seen as far north as Teesside.

Typical gardens would only have between five and 10 different species of butterfly.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are home to many important butterfly sites, says authority.