New butterfly record for Brian’s Garden
The appearance of a Clouded Yellow in his garden has just broken Brian’s previous record for the number of species there in a year. Read more...
Posted: 23 September 2020
Working to save Dorset's butterflies and moths
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
Clouded Yellow. Photo: Brian Arnold
Light Crimson Underwing. Photo: Nigel Spring
Light Crimson Underwing at Alners Gorse
Light Crimson Underwing at Alners Gorse – the first confirmed breeding population in Dorset! Read more...
Posted: 23 August 2020
Brown Hairstreak. Photo: Nigel Spring
Brown Hairstreaks at Alners Gorse
It’s getting quite late in the season for Brown Hairstreaks, particularly as they emerged much earlier than usual this summer – the first sighting was on 12/07/2020. Read more...
Posted: 23 August 2020
Big Butterfly Count 2020
The annual Big Butterfly Count starts today, Friday 17th July and runs to Sunday 9th August so please help us this year to record as many butterflies as possible during this period. Read more...
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Clifdon Nonpareil. Photo: Derek Fowler
Derek was very surprised to find this gem of a moth on the white sheet next to his Charminster garden moth trap on 9/09/20. Read more...
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