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
It’s that time again – we need help stuffing our newsletter into envelopes to be posted out. This will be on Tuesday 12 June starting at 2.00pm, at Butterfly Conservation HQ, East Lulworth, BH20 5QP. Read more...
Posted: 3 June 2018
We have had two reports of Large Tortoiseshells this year. This is a butterfly which, though common in Southern England in Victorian times, is now thought to be extinct in the UK. Read more...
Posted: 12 May 2018
How’s this for camouflage? When a male Brimstone is flying, you wouldn’t think it could possibly disappear, but put it among some foliage and you find it can. The Brimstone is Read more...
Posted: 2 May 2018
The nation-wide ‘Wider Countryside Scheme’ (WCS) helps Butterfly Conservation to assess the state of butterflies generally, not just at butterfly hot-spots. Read more...
Posted: 30 April 2018Send us your news and photos. Email: news@dorsetbutterflies.com
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