In late June and early July the Mull of Galloway is home to a large population of six-spot burnet moths, feeding on a carpet of wild flowers that includes this pink-flowered form of yarrow.
Thyme is also a popular source of nectar. These moths are weak fliers and I often wonder how many get blown out to sea from these coastal sites, which are windy most of the time.
These two are making provision for any casualties that might be swept off the cliffs by the blustery wind.
There are cinnabar moths here too - this caterpillar was in the final stages of demolishing a ragwort plant.
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