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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

Small blue-grey butterfly on a purple flower
Long-tailed Blue second brood. Photo; Clive Randall

Long-tailed Blues breeding in Dorset

This small blue butterfly with ‘tails’ to its hindwings is rarely seen in the UK, but there have been a number of UK sightings this year, including ten in Dorset. We have now had news of the butterfly having bred in a garden Read more...

Posted: 21 September 2019
Map of Dorset showing butterfly sightings

North Dorset butterfly sightings needed

North Dorset still has areas where no butterflies have been reported for five years – could you help fill the gaps? Read more...

Posted: 24 August 2019
Pony with long mane hanging down over her face
Scarface the pony. Photo: Nigel Spring

Pony found!

We are delighted to say that Scarface, the lost pony, has been found at Alners Gorse, stuck in some dense scrub. Read more...

Posted: 22 August 2019
Orange, black and white butterfly on a bright pink buddleia flower
Painted Lady. Photo: Kevin Darling-Finan

Painted Ladies all over

We are receiving a huge number of sightings of this migratory species. Read more...

Posted: 20 August 2019

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Large smooth greenish brown catepillar with two huge markings on head resembling eyes
Elephant Hawk-moth Caterpillar. Photo: Harold Gillen

Harold’s neighbour called him to her garden in Sandford on 7/09/19 to see what she had found on her fuschia plant. Read more...


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