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
Compared to last year, most of this year has been better, though mid-June was actually down on last year’s totals. However, the recent spell of sunny weather has changed that with numbers being up by 38% Read more...
Posted: 4 July 2019
We have had some comments about the lack of butterflies this year, which isn’t true statistically, but we agree the species we see in our gardens have been lacking recently. However, Dave Law sends us heartening news. Read more...
Posted: 4 July 2019
Earlier in June we appealed for records in an area around Ibberton in North Dorset where nothing had been reported in five years. We are delighted that John and Sue East stepped up and found butterflies in Read more...
Posted: 30 June 2019
We have received reports of over 200 Painted Ladies today, mainly from Read more...
Posted: 24 June 2019Send us your news and photos. Email: news@dorsetbutterflies.com
Mel tells us he went to Queens Copse on 26/06/19 and saw this White Admiral extracting minerals from a bird dropping. This species has only recently emerged and should be on the wing until the end of August. Read more...
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