Invertebrates
The smaller and less fluffy creatures of the National Park - the invertebrates - are often overlooked. Some species rely on specific trees and plants that live in the Cairngorms for their existence, such as the dark bordered beauty moth and the aspen hoverfly that need aspen trees to survive, others just need an abundance of deadwood to thrive.
The Cairngorms National Park is one of the main strongholds for some of UK's rarest insects, including the Kentish Glory and Dark-bordered Beauty moths, Northern Damselfly, Small Scabious Mining Bee and Shining Guest Ant. Invertebrates are a key focus species for conservation work.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation in Glenmore and Strath Nethy within the Cairngorms National Park, albeit the situation continues to improve and the majority of the National Park is unaffected (with Glenmore, Aviemore and Nethy Bridge all open to the public). Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Various paths and trails remain closed. Check out our path closures page for all the latest updates.