The four remarkable moths you can see in your garden this summer

The six-spot burnet, which frequents flowery grasslands, has six red spots on each forewing - (PA)

While butterflies often capture public affection, their more numerous relatives, moths, are often overlooked.

The common belief that moths can only be seen when an outdoor light is switched on in the evening is a misconception, according to Rebecca Levey, senior ecologist at Butterfly Conservation, as hundreds of moths fly during the day.