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
Following the press release from Butterfly Conservation HQ, suggesting the Large Tortoiseshell may be going to be counted as a UK species again, we have been looking at our data. Read more...
Posted: 10 March 2026
To our suprise, we’ve had not one, but two reports of Large Tortoiseshells, both on 5 March, but some way apart. Read more...
Posted: 7 March 2026
The sunshine we’ve had recently has been welcomed not just by we humans but by the butterflies too. Read more...
Posted: 5 March 2026
Could you be our Newsletter Editor? Jane Smith has decided that after nearly ten years of undertaking this role for Dorset Branch, it is time to hand over to someone new. Read more...
Posted: 31 January 2026 "I finally got to see the Large Tortoiseshell at Hengistbury Head today, 05/03/2026. It didn’t hang around for too long and was very active – a long lens was essential to be able to photograph it without spooking it." Read more...
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