Mullien moth caterpillars are sometimes considered a pest however this little family had found a home in a friend's garden and were not about to be evicted as they were fascinting and very pretty. Mullein moth caterpillars will also feed on Buddleia and as Buddleia is an invasive species and can cause problems I think this is a fine example of nature keeping things in balance so huzzah for the Mullein Moth.
There is some Mullein I have spotted growing on the verges on the way out of the village via East Street towards Clanfield. It is sometimes known as witches' torch as a sturdy specimen can be lit and used as a torch.
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