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
Shona Refoy from Broadstone, took this lovely picture on 07/09/18, and adds the shocking statement “I was delighted to see this butterfly, my first sighting [of this species] in Dorset this year!” Read more...
Posted: 7 October 2018
Roger Hewitt tells us: Myself and my friend Bruce turned up at Portland Observatory on the morning of Tuesday 25th September Read more...
Posted: 5 October 2018
The current spell of good weather, without the intense heat and drought of the summer, is bringing out the butterflies which are still on the wing at this time of year. Read more...
Posted: 26 September 2018
Butterfly Conservation HQ needs help with envelope stuffing for various branches’ newsletters. Read more...
Posted: 6 September 2018Send us your news and photos. Email: news@dorsetbutterflies.com
Bryony had a surprise when she visited her vegetable patch at home in Sturminster Newton on 17/9/18. She found three Death’s-head Hawkmoth caterpillars who appear to be at the stage when they will be pupating underground in a fragile cocoon until October. Read more...
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