Big Butterfly Count
Don’t forget to do your Big Butterfly Count – it only takes 15 minutes and this sun is bringing out lots of butterflies. Read more...
Posted: 29 July 2026Working 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
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Girls of the 3rd Christchurch Brownie pack
Butterflies for Brownies
Our indefatigable Chair, Steve Brown, spent an evening with the 3rd Christchurch Brownie pack recently. Read more...
Posted: 29 June 2026
Large Copper. Photo: Pete Lewis
Rare Butterfly spotted in Dorchester
We at Dorset BC have just been sent a most unexpected photo – Read more...
Posted: 14 June 2026
Painted Lady. Photo: Mark Pike
Painted Ladies galore
We are seeing a magnificent number of Painted Ladies being reported to us: 961 in the last seven days! Read more...
Posted: 30 May 2026- Tell us your news: email news@dorsetbutterflies.com
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Photo gallery
Queen of Spain Fritillary. Photo: Tracy Whincup
24/07/26 A very rare sighting seen in a private field near Wareham of a Queen of Spain Fritillary feeding on clover. Read more...
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Species spotlight
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