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Over 2,500 species of moth have been recorded in Britain, compared to just 59 species of butterfly. Lovers of our dark skies, they pollinate flowers, support wildlife and help keep ecosystems healthy. Despite their reputation, only two moth species eat your jumpers... 📸: Charlie Hellewell

A long winged pearl moth with open wings perched on a dense cluster of purple buddleia flowers at dusk.

Cupola of the Chapel of the Holy Shroud, Turin, Italian Baroque masterpiece, built 1668-1694, designed by Guarino Guarini, architect, mathematician & priest (1624-1683), known for his use of complex geometry & innovative structural engineering techniques.

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Dry. Very Dry. Wildfire risk remains high. If you spot an unattended fire, move to a safe place and call 999 immediately. Help prevent fires by removing all litter and never lighting BBQs or fires in open countryside. 📸: Chris Doyle

A flock of sheep grazing across a golden meadow with scattered trees and a dense green woodland rising behind under a soft pastel sky.

Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.

Today I learned that baby cranes are called "colts" because their legs are so long and they can run around like idiots shortly after hatching. This is delightful, I enjoy knowing this.

photo of two sandhill crane colts that are about 50% leg and 50% neck and head and taking some big steppies.

How beautiful is this bee? 🐝 The aptly named 'green eyed flower bee' is one of many species that uses areas of bare sandy soil on our heaths to nest. Keep a look out for them on the bell heather this time of year. Have you ever seen one? 📸: Graham Osbourne

A small fuzzy bee resting on a leaf in tight close-up, showing pale green eyes, golden hairs, translucent wings, and a striped abdomen.