Possible website problem with photos sent in for the Gallery
We have recently discovered a possible issue regarding photos sent by email to our website at [email protected] Read more...
Posted: 4 July 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
Lulworth Skipper. Photo: Harold Gillen
Lulworth Skipper conundrum
Marion lives in Preston and is very used to seeing Lulworth Skippers nectaring on Valerian in her garden but since 2016 she has noticed a large number of them regularly settling on the white painted back wall of her house and wonders why there? Read more...
Posted: 3 July 2020
Large Tortoiseshell. Photo: Mike Gibbons
Large Tortoiseshells – exciting news from Portland
Evidence of Large Tortoiseshell eggs & larvae has been found on Portland – the first time they have been detected wild in the UK for 70 years! Read more...
Posted: 29 June 2020
White-letter Hairstreak. Photo: Brian Arnold
Elms and White-letter Hairstreaks – update from Nigel Spring
Can you help us consolidate the good progress made with the Elm tree records in Dorset following Nigel Spring's recent appeal for help finding Elm trees? Read more...
Posted: 25 June 2020Send us your news and photos. Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Garden Tiger moth. Photo: Caroline Stringer
An unmistakable moth though the pattern of dark brown spots and blotches varies greatly and no to moths are exactly alike. Read more...
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