Clouded Yellow Bonanza!
2026 is turning into a very good year for Clouded Yellow butterflies. Nick Galer alerted us to his sighting of more than 40 at Lydlinch Common (North Dorset) on 27 August. Read more...
Posted: 28 August 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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Clouded Yellow. Photo: Nick Galer
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 2026
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- Tell us your news: email news@dorsetbutterflies.com
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Long-tailed Blue. Photo: Mike Brooke
The Long-tailed Blue, a migratory butterfly is a rare and irregular visitor to southern England, usually in late summer. Read more...
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Species spotlight
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