A species of moth has been
found for the first time at a nature reserve on Brownsea Island in Dorset.
The three Gymnancyla canella
were discovered by wardens from Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Abigail Gibbs, from the trust,
said: "It is wonderful to discover a new moth for Brownsea."
The discovery follows the
return to the island's beaches of the prickly saltwort plant, which provides
food for the moth's larvae.
"We will be looking for
larval cocoons to find out whether they are breeding here," Ms Gibbs said.
The moth species is found in
most of Europe.
The dedicated nature
conservation area is home to about 700 species of moth.
The island in Poole Harbour
was gifted to the National Trust 50 years ago by reclusive owner Mary
Bonham-Christie.
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