Butterfly year hotting up
We had a very slow start to the year in terms of butterfly sightings, but as we head for the end of the first week of March, things are starting to improve. Read more...
Posted: 7 March 2021
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
Peacock. Photo: Maurice Budden 28 Feb 2021
Vacancy – Membership Secretary needed
Robin George is stepping down from the post of Membership Secretary, so we need somebody to take on this important voluntary role, which needs computer skills, but can be done mainly from home. Read more...
Posted: 5 March 2021
Latest Dorset Butterfly Atlas now out!
Take nearly a million butterfly records and some amazing work by our Dorset number crunchers and what do you get? We are proud to announce the answer is: the latest Dorset Butterfly Atlas! Read more...
Posted: 2 March 2021
Cinnabar Moth. Photo: Mel Bray
Moth Night 2021
This year’s Moth Night(s) will be 8-10 July and will have the theme of reedbeds and wetlands, though records of night and day flying moths of all sorts will be most welcome. Read more...
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Large Tortoiseshell. Photo: Mark Eggleton
Mark sent us this super photo of a Large Tortoiseshell he saw on Portland on Saturday 27/02/2021 adding Read more...
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