'Magnificent' rare hawkmoth sighting an Isle of Man first (www.bbc.com)

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A rare and "magnificent" type of moth found on the Calf of Man has marked the first confirmed report of the species on the island, wildlife teams have confirmed.

Staff at the Calf of Man Bird Observatory found the Oleander Hawkmoth earlier this month, perched on the outside of a moth trap.

It forms part of ongoing observation work to build a greater understanding of local moth movements.

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