75% of British butterflies and 66% of common moths have declined in living memory. Our efforts include conservation work, monitoring butterflies and moths, and raising awareness of the problems they face. There are lots of ways you can help. Find out more
Our very grateful thanks to all of you who have been out filling our “white holes” – kilometre squares where no butterflies have been reported to us in since 2020. We still haven’t quite matched our record in 2015-19, but it’s not too late. Read more...
Posted: 15 September 2024
One of our guided walks this year was on 10 August on Bowers Quarry on the West side of Portland. Read more...
Posted: 25 August 2024
We record butterflies in five-year cycles, and 2024 is the last year of the current cycle. We are doing quite well, but would like to beat our previous best – read on and see if you can help. Read more...
Posted: 10 August 2024
We are pleased to note that high numbers of Silver-studded Blues have been recorded from several sites. Read more...
Posted: 9 August 2024
"Amazing the difference 24 hours and a bit of warm sunshine can make. Today, 09/09/2024 in our Hinton St Mary garden after all the wind and rain of recent days we have seen 3 Small Tortoiseshells, numerous Small, Large and Green-vein Whites, a Comma, 3 Red Admirals and this Silver Y moth." Read more...
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