White Holes listed by spreadsheet
‘White Holes’ are our term for kilometre squares where no butterflies have been reported in the current five-year recording cycle – of which 2019 is the last year. Read more...
Posted: 12 June 2019
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
Red Admiral. Photo: Shona Refoy
Peacock, Photo: Ann Barlow
Butterfly desert in Dorset?
We have had reports of Brimstones in Bournemouth, Peacocks and Painted Ladies in Poole and Read more...
Posted: 11 June 2019
Glanville Fritillary. Photo: Mark Pike
Glanvilles in Dorset?
We have had two reports recently of Glanville Fritillaries in North Dorset! Read more...
Posted: 10 June 2019
Duke of Burgundy Photo: Simon Ford
Duke of Burgundy in Sherborne
This very tired-looking Duke of Burgundy turned up in a very surprising place: Read more...
Posted: 7 June 2019Send us your news and photos. Email: news@dorsetbutterflies.com
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